Addition and Concession

Learn how to express addition and concession

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These expressions help connect ideas by adding information or showing contrast.

Tip: Using appropriate addition and concession expressions makes your writing more coherent and sophisticated!

Expressing Addition

  • In addition / Moreover / Also
  • not only...but also
  • as well as
  • Along with

Examples:

  • Women in the countryside need education as well as health care.
  • This book is about the cultural dimensions of globalization. Moreover, it gives an idea about the involvement of women in the economic growth.
  • Along with being busy with her professional career, Susan manages her family life.
  • Magazines for women are not only criticized for being elitist but also for focusing on urban issues.

Expressing Concession

  • Although / Though / Even though
  • Despite / In spite of
  • however / yet

Examples:

  • Some women are illiterate. However, they work very hard to support their families.
  • Although globalization has a positive impact on women's situation, there is still fear of losing local tradition.
  • In spite of being illiterate, some women use pictures from magazines as resources for dressmaking.

Instruction: Complete each sentence with the appropriate word or phrase.

Use: moreover - however - as well as - although - in spite of

1. Kate had revised all her lessons. , she did not do well in the exam

2. he is rich, he has no friends.

3. Educated women have a big influence on society. , they contribute to the welfare of their families.

4. earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents.

5. Women in the countryside need education health care.