Supporting a point (structures)...furthermore

Question 1

Supporting a point (defender um ponto de vista)

Use these expressions to add additional support or information to your point.

Note that the BASIC MEANING of all these words is the SAME.

a) IN ADDITION
b) MOREOVER
c) BESIDES
d) WHAT’S MORE
e) FURTHERMORE
f) ADDITIONALLY
g) PLUS
h) IN ADDITION
i) EQUALLY IMPORTANT
j) CLEARLY, THEN
k) ALTERNATIVELY
l) ALL IN ALL
m) MEANWHILE

Answer 1

…My phone takes excellent photos. IN ADDITION, it takes great videos.

…The tablet’s portable. MOREOVER, it’s much lighter than the laptop.

…It’s not very expensive. BESIDES, my company is paying.

…The phone has great maps. WHAT’S MORE, it has GPS.

…This computer is very powerful. FURTHERMORE, it’s reasonably priced.

…Harold is an expert with computers. ADDITIONALLY, he knows a lot about smartphones.

…My new laptop was really cheap. PLUS, it’s a nice color.

…The phone is fast. IN ADDITION, it’s reliable

…EQUALLY IMPORTANT are active verbs.

…CLEARLY, THEN, redundancy creates confusion. (Está claro, portanto, que….)

…ALTERNATIVELY, you can ask someone to read your email before you send it.

…ALL IN ALL, your reader will have an easier time following your ideas. (Considerando tudo…..)

…MEANWHILE, many reviewers suggest waiting for the cheaper, $749 iPhone XR before making your decision on the XS

Question 2

There are many ways you can support a point.

Use expressions like these to point out the BENEFITS of your opinion.

Answer 2

…Perhaps THE MOST VALUABLE THING insects do for humans is pollinate plants.

…THEN THERE’S biodiversity. Humans depend on a large variety of animals.

…THINK ABOUT IT. Endangered insects could soon be extinct.

…LIKE THEM OR NOT, insects are a good source of medicine.

Question 3

Use expressions like these to ADD to a point

Answer 3

…Insects are a good source of protein. IN FACT, some are delicious.

…FURTHERMORE, we depend on them for medicine.

…MOREOVER, it’s the right thing to do.

Question 4

You can use RHETORICAL QUESTIONS to support your point

Answer 4

…You like honey, don’t you?

…What would the world be like without pandas?

Question 5

You can also use HYPOTHETICAL STATEMENTS .

Answer 5

…If there were no insects, there might be no humans.

…If we didn’t spend $2 billion a year protecting endangered species, they wouldn’t survive.

Question 6

If people disagree with your point, it may be helpful to acknowledge the difference in perspectives.

Use expressions like these to ACKNOWLEDGE an opposing point of view

Answer 6

A: LET ME PLAY DEVIL’S ADVOCATE. Endangered species are just part of the natural process of life, right?
B: YOU HAVE A POINT, but endangered species are becoming extinct faster now than ever before .

A: But, JUST FOR THE SAKE OF ARGUMENT, there are so many other big problems we have to fix – hunger, disease.
B: Agreed. IT’S A BALANCING ACT.