Common Mistakes : Also
Also – Adverb
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BAD: We also would like to be given more fresh food
GOOD: We would also like to be given more fresh food
BAD: The school has also a gymnasium
GOOD: The school also has a gymnasium
BAD: Besides the nature society, there also is a music society
GOOD: Besides the nature society, there is also a music society
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BAD: I don’t like your climate and I don’t like English food also
GOOD: I don’t like your climate and I don’t like English food either
BAD: He doesn’t also recommend winter holidays
GOOD: He doesn’t recommend winter holidays either
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DUBIOUS: Women are often better at negotiating than men. Also, they don’t give up so easily
GOOD: Women are often better at negotiating than men. What’s more, they don’t give up so easily
DUBIOUS: A footbridge would take too long to build. Also, it would be of no use to the disabled
GOOD: A footbridge would take too long to build. Furthermore, it would be of no use to the disabled
When you want to add another reason and give it special emphasis or importance, use furthermore, moreover, what’s more or besides : ‘The drug has powerful side effects. Moreover, it can be addictive.’ Also is not wrong but does not have the same persuasive force