Addition, Equation, Conclusion (TOEFL Writing)

1. Tourism brings much needed money to developing countries. __________, it provides employment for the local population.

• Furthermore

• Likewise

• In conclusion

2. __________ bringing much needed money to developing countries, tourism provides employment for the local population.

• Therefore

• Besides

• What's more

3. Tourists should respect the local environment. __________ they should respect the local customs.

• Moreover

• Thus

• Similarly

4. __________ industrial waste, pollution from car fumes is poisoning the environment.

• Along with

• It can be concluded that

• Likewise

5. In order to travel, you need a passport. __________, you might need a visa, immunization shots, and written permission to visit certain areas.

• In the same way

• In addition

• In conclusion

6. Drugs are banned in Britain. __________ weapons such as guns and knives.

• Likewise

• Moreover

• Therefore

7. All power corrupts. __________, absolute power corrupts absolutely.

• And

• In the same way

• In conclusion

8. You shouldn't smoke, drink, take drugs, or eat unhealthy food. __________, you should live a more healthy lifestyle.

• In addition

• In the same way

• In brief

9. The ozone layer is becoming depleted, the air in the cities is becoming too dirty to breathe, and our seas and rivers are no longer safe to swim in. __________ pollution is slowly destroying the planet.

• Also

• It can be concluded that

• Correspondingly

10. Your grades have been very poor all year. __________ you need to work really hard if you want to pass your exams next month.

• Therefore

• Moreover

• Correspondingly