Today we visit another set of linking words to pep up and bring a higher standard to your CAE writing paper.
CAE Writing: Linking Words
Addition
Choose the answer A or B that has the most appropriate level of formality for the sentence.
(solutions under exercise)
1) I
overslept this morning. ........ , my car ran out of petrol on the way to work.
A
Not only that
B
Furthermore
2) The
report is expected to be critical of the industry. ........, it is likely to
recommend extensive changes to production.
A
What's more
B
Furthermore
3) The
witness claims to have seen the suspect at the scene of the crime. ........,
the police are in possession of video evidence of the man entering the
building.
A
Moreover
B As
well as that
4) ........
the wonderful main meal we also had a delicious pudding.
A In
addition to
B
Besides
5) If
you're going into town could you get me some shampoo? ........, we need some
more bread.
A
Also
B
Furthermore
6) Payments
to your account have fallen behind considerably. ........, on several occasions
your credit limit has been exceeded.
A
Moreover
B
Besides this
7) It was a
brilliant game. ........, we didn't have to pay to get in!
A
What's more
B In
addition
8) The meeting
concluded without any agreement being reached. ........, several further issues
arose.
A As
well as that
B In
addition
Solutions: 1A 2B 3A 4B 5A 6A 7A 8B
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