general vocabulary
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Addition, equation & conclusion
This module will help you to review more of the important words that we use to join ideas in
an essay, a verbal presentation or sometimes in everyday speech (also see page 1 -
Condition
- and page 9 -
Contrast & comparison
).
A. Put the following words and expressions into their correct place in the table depending on
their function.
to sum up briefly • it can be concluded that • also
similarly • likewise • besides • to conclude • too
in addition • in brief • in the same way • thus
what’s more • furthermore • moreover • along with
to summarise • as well as • therefore • correspondingly
For
reference, see the
Easier English Dictionary for Students
(978 0 7475 6624 3)
Addition
(For example: and)
Equation
(For example: equally)
Conclusion
(For example: in conclusion)
B. Complete these sentences with one of the words or expressions from above. In most cases,
more than one answer is possible.
1. Tourism brings much-needed money to developing countries. __________________________ , it provides
employment for the local population.
2. __________________________ bringing much-needed money to developing countries,
tourism provides
employment for the local population.
3. Tourists should respect the local environment. __________________________ they should respect the
local customs.
4. __________________________ industrial waste, pollution from car fumes is poisoning the environment.
5. In
order to travel, you need a passport. __________________________ , you might need a visa,
immunisation jabs and written permission to visit certain areas.
6. Drugs are banned in Britain - __________________________ weapons such as guns and knives.
7. All power corrupts. __________________________ , absolute power corrupts absolutely.
8. You shouldn’t smoke, drink, take drugs or eat unhealthy food. __________________________ , you
should live a more healthy lifestyle.
9. The ozone layer is becoming depleted, the air in the cities is becoming
too dirty to breathe and our
seas and rivers are no longer safe to swim in. __________________________ pollution is slowly
destroying the planet.
10. Your grades have been very poor for the past two years. __________________________ you need to
work really hard if you want to pass your exams next month.
