Adding Information — Linking Words Exercises

Adding Information — Linking Words

How to Add Information

We use linking words to add more information in a sentence.

Common words:

and — simple addition
also — additional point
too — similar meaning to “also” (usually at the end)
as well — like “too” (more formal)
in addition — more formal addition
furthermore / moreover — strong, formal addition

Example: I speak English and German.
[Ich spreche Englisch und Deutsch.]

Example: She works hard. In addition, she studies every evening.
[Sie arbeitet hart. Außerdem lernt sie jeden Abend.]

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1. I like coffee ______ tea.
a) and
b) moreover
[Ich mag Kaffee und Tee.]

2. She speaks Spanish. She speaks French ______.
a) and
b) too
[Sie spricht auch Französisch.]

3. He is tired. ______, he continues working.
a) Nevertheless
b) And
[Er ist müde. Trotzdem arbeitet er weiter.]

4. I bought apples ______ oranges.
a) moreover
b) and
[Ich habe Äpfel und Orangen gekauft.]

5. She is smart. She is hardworking ______.
a) as well
b) and
[Sie ist auch fleißig.]

6. He plays football. ______, he goes to the gym.
a) In addition
b) Too
[Außerdem geht er ins Fitnessstudio.]

7. We visited Paris ______ London.
a) and
b) furthermore
[Wir haben Paris und London besucht.]

8. I like reading. I enjoy writing ______.
a) and
b) too
[Ich schreibe auch gern.]

9. She is kind. ______, she is very patient.
a) Moreover
b) And
[Außerdem ist sie sehr geduldig.]

10. He likes pizza ______ pasta.
a) too
b) and
[Er mag Pizza und Pasta.]

11. She works full-time. She studies ______.
a) as well
b) and
[Sie studiert auch.]

12. I need a pen ______ paper.
a) moreover
b) and
[Ich brauche einen Stift und Papier.]

13. He is experienced. ______, he is very reliable.
a) Furthermore
b) Too
[Außerdem ist er sehr zuverlässig.]

14. They bought a house ______ a car.
a) and
b) moreover
[Sie haben ein Haus und ein Auto gekauft.]

15. I enjoy swimming. I enjoy running ______.
a) and
b) too
[Ich laufe auch gern.]

16. She is friendly. ______, she is helpful.
a) In addition
b) Too
[Außerdem ist sie hilfsbereit.]

17. He speaks English ______ German.
a) moreover
b) and
[Er spricht Englisch und Deutsch.]

18. I like music. I like movies ______.
a) as well
b) and
[Ich mag auch Filme.]

19. She is talented. ______, she is very creative.
a) Moreover
b) And
[Außerdem ist sie sehr kreativ.]

20. We need chairs ______ tables.
a) too
b) and
[Wir brauchen Stühle und Tische.]

21. He is late. ______, he forgot his keys.
a) In addition
b) And
[Außerdem hat er seine Schlüssel vergessen.]

22. I study English ______ French.
a) moreover
b) and
[Ich lerne Englisch und Französisch.]

23. She sings beautifully. She dances ______.
a) too
b) and
[Sie tanzt auch.]

24. He is strong. ______, he is very fast.
a) Furthermore
b) Too
[Außerdem ist er sehr schnell.]

25. We bought bread ______ milk.
a) and
b) moreover
[Wir haben Brot und Milch gekauft.]

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Adding Information — Linking Words

"Choose the matching endings for the sentence halves in the left column"

To check your answers, click on a sentence half in the left column"

  1. I have a dentist appointment
  2. I got a promotion
  3. The sun is shining
  4. I have a deadline
  5. My friend is sick
  6. I lost my wallet
  7. I have a meeting
  8. It's raining outside
  9. I'm tired
  10. I have a flight tomorrow
  • f. so I will need to search everywhere I've been today.
  • e. so I need to get ready and gather my papers.
  • h. so I will stay inside and read a book.
  • c. so I must remember to brush my teeth well.
  • d. so I will celebrate with my friends tonight.
  • b. so brightly so I might go for a walk.
  • g. so I need to finish my work.
  • i. so I'm going to make soup for him.
  • a. so I will take a bath and relax.
  • j. so I need to pack my bag.