Foscari - Dipartimento di Scienze Ambientali, Informatica e Statistica

informal or neutral: actually, in fact
formal: as a matter of fact, in reality
e Link words used for giving parallel, informal or neutral information: again, in the same way,
similarly, equally
formal: by the same token, likewise
f Link words used for giving examples and specifying include:
informal or neutral: such as, like, this means that
formal: for example (e.g.),for instance, that is to say, i.e..
g Link words used for indicating a result include: informal or neutral: so, consequently, as a
result
formal: therefore, thus, hence, thereby, accordingly
h Link words used for concluding include: informal or neutral: to conclude
formal: in conclusion, in summary
2 Word order
Most of the words and expressions above can appear at the beginning or in the middle of the
sentence. Many writers follow them with a comma. We have lost our main customer. As a result,
we will have to make some drastic cuts.
You have shown no initiative. In addition, your work has been of substandard quality.
We will, however, still require 600 copies of the CD ROM.
We have thus decided to cancel our order.
Too and as well are generally found at the end of the sentence.
She has been to Paris and to Berlin too / as well. although, though, and even though can be placed
in two positions.
Although he has worked here for years he has never been promoted.
He has never been promoted even though he has worked here far years.
A Underline the most appropriate word or expression in italics. Check with a dictionary if
you are not sure of the exact differences in meaning between words.
1 I still remember my first day at work. Similarly / On the other hand I can't remember
anything at all about my first project.
2 I don't think she's ever been to New York. In addition / fact I don't think she's ever been to
the US.
3 I have worked in Asia. I have also / too worked in the Middle East.
4 We have still not received payment for our invoice. As well / Moreover, the contract for the
current order has still not been signed.
5 She doesn't speak Japanese very well. However / On the contrary, she speaks Chinese
fluently.
B Complete the extract from the report using these words:
also, although, consequently, finally, however, moreover
Sales are running at a lower rate than last year. _________ stocks have grown. _________,
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