Common Mistakes : Also

Common Mistakes : Also

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

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