Addition Words in B2 Writing: How to Use Them

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Addition Words

In your B2 (FCE) writing exam, it’s important that our ideas are connected clearly. One way to do this is by using addition words. These words help us link ideas and show that we are adding extra information. Good writing, especially for exams like the Cambridge B2 First, needs to be organised and easy to follow — and addition words can help you achieve that.

Why Do We Use Addition Words in Writing?

Addition words improve the cohesion of your writing. Cohesion describes how you join ideas in  a text together and include the use of paragraphs and linking words.  They show the reader that you are continuing your point instead of starting a new one. Without these words, sentences can be very and disconnected. Not using them can also limit your score for exam writing questions.

Compare these two sentences

  • The museum was interesting. The tour guide was knowledgeable.
  • The museum was interesting. In addition, the tour guide was knowledgeable.

The second version is much more detailed, the ideas are linked together better — exactly what examiners want to see in B2 writing tasks like essays, articles, reviews, and emails.

Common Addition Words

Here are some useful addition words you should know for writing at B2 level:

  • And
  • Also
  • Moreover
  • In addition
  • Besides
  • What’s more/What is more
  • Furthermore

Each one helps you add new information, but some are more formal than others.

  • And, also → common and neutral (used in almost all writing).
  • Moreover, in addition, furthermore , What is more, → more formal (perfect for essays and formal emails).
  • Besides, what’s more → less formal (great for articles or informal writing).

Here are some examples:

  1. Examples

    And

    The course covers grammar and vocabulary.

    Also

    The city is beautiful. Also, the people are very friendly.

    Moreover

    The hotel was clean. Moreover, it was located near the beach.

    In addition

    In addition to offering free classes, the school provides study materials.

    Besides

    I don’t have time to join the project. Besides, I’m already involved in two others.

    What’s more

    The trip was cheap. What’s more, it included all meals.

Tips for Using Addition Words in Writing

  • Use addition words to link paragraphs or sentences that develop the same idea.
  • Choose formal words like in addition or moreover when writing essays, reports, and reviews.
  • Consider slightly more casual words like what’s more or besides when writing articles or informal emails.
  • Don’t overuse them — too many linking words can make your writing sound heavy or unnatural.
  • Remember we use a comma after most addition words, as you have seen in the examples above.
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