subject + also + main verb + complementUse also inside the clause to add another fact. It often stands before the main verb.
Addition Connectors
B1Use addition connectors to add one more idea. Also fits inside a clause; in addition, moreover, and furthermore often introduce a new sentence-level point.
What you'll learn
- Place also naturally inside the clause.
- Use in addition, moreover, and furthermore to add a new point.
- Choose a connector that matches formal or everyday English.
- Use commas and sentence breaks correctly with sentence connectors.
Structure
subject + be + also + complementWith be, also usually comes after be: The room is also quiet.
Sentence 1. In addition/Moreover/Furthermore, sentence 2.These connectors often start a new sentence and are followed by a comma.
Build a sentence
Connector
Context
Mariaalsoworkson Saturdays
Maria also works on Saturdays.
Use also for an added detail in the same sentence.
When to use
Another reason
Add one more reason in an argument or explanation. The second point supports the first one and makes the message stronger.
Another benefit
List extra advantages in reviews, recommendations, and reports. Each connector helps the reader follow added positive points.
Extra detail
Add one more fact inside the same sentence. Also is common when you want a smooth, compact sentence.
Markers
alsoin additionmoreoverfurthermore
Common mistakes
Wrong
Tom goes also to the gym on Fridays.
Correct
Tom also goes to the gym on Fridays.
Also usually goes before the main verb, not between the verb and the place phrase here.
Wrong
Moreover the hotel is close to the station.
Correct
Moreover, the hotel is close to the station.
When moreover starts the sentence, put a comma after it.
Wrong
Moreover, also the hotel is close to the station.
Correct
Moreover, the hotel is close to the station.
Use one addition connector for one link. Two together sound heavy and incorrect here.
Wrong
The room is large, moreover, it has a balcony.
Correct
The room is large. Moreover, it has a balcony.
Moreover links a new sentence-level point. Do not join two full sentences with only a comma.
Common misconceptions
❝ Also, in addition, moreover, and furthermore are always interchangeable. ❞
They all add information, but they do not sound the same. Also is more neutral and common; the others are more formal and often introduce a new sentence.
❝ A connector at the start of the sentence does not need punctuation. ❞
When in addition, moreover, or furthermore opens the sentence, standard writing uses a comma after it.
Skills in this rule (5)
USE_ALSO_IN_MAIN_CLAUSEw5Use also to add one more point inside the sentence
Use also in the main clause when you add another fact, action, or detail. It commonly goes before the main verb or after be.
USE_IN_ADDITION_MOREOVER_FURTHERMOREw5Use in addition, moreover, and furthermore to add a new sentence-level point
Use these connectors to add another idea to the previous sentence. They often come at the beginning of the next sentence, followed by a comma.
CHOOSE_FORMALITY_BY_CONTEXTw4Choose a connector that matches the formality of the context
Also works in speech and everyday writing. In addition, moreover, and furthermore sound more formal and fit essays, reports, and presentations.
PUNCTUATE_SENTENCE_CONNECTORSw5Punctuate sentence connectors correctly
When in addition, moreover, or furthermore start a sentence, put a comma after them. Do not join two full sentences with only a comma and one of these connectors.
ADD_ANOTHER_REASON_OR_BENEFITw4Add another reason, benefit, or supporting point
Use addition connectors when you build an argument or description and want to include one more advantage, reason, or supporting detail.