Words we use to add ideas

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How to add ideas in writing.

One of the key things your test examiner will be looking for is how successfully you are able to present ideas in support of your position/point of view.

IELTS calls it 'cohesion'.
TOEFL/TOEIC calls it ideas that are 'well-developed'.

What this means is that ideas flow, smoothly from one to the next.  There is a smooth flow of thoughts that are well written. In English there are special words called 'cohesive devices' that you must learn and use.  Study the list of words below. Learn how and when to use them.  When you have studied them, go here http://answers.scottsenglish.com/discussion/122/quiz-cohesive-words-in-writing?new=1

Some Helpful Words for IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC writing

Why we use these words	Use to start a sentence	Use to join a sentence
to add an idea	In addition, Another reason Furthermore, Moreover Additionally	and as well too also
to give an opposite idea	On the other hand, In contrast, Nevertheless, However, Whereas Although While	but yet whereas while the alternative is…
to give an example	In other words,	for example, for instance, that is in this case namely
to state the same thing a different way	In other words, To state it another way,	rather
to give an alternative idea	If Unless Otherwise	or if
to list a series of ideas	Firstly,… Secondly,… Thirdly,… First,… Furthermore,…  Finally,…	next
to give a result	therefore As a result, Consequently thus hence	so thus
to give a conclusion/summary	In conclusion, Overall, To conclude, In summary,	therefore