Expressing Addition and Concession





Addition

To add information, you can use these expressions:
in addition, - as well as - moreover - what is more - not only...but also... - furthermore - besides - also - too - and...

⇒If the project fails this will have terrible consequences not only on our department, but also on the whole organization.
⇒John's grades are terrible because he has been so lazy these days. In addition to this, his relationship to his parents got worse.
⇒The report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate.

Concession
To express concession, you can use these expressions:
although - even though - in spite of / despite - however - yet - nevertheless – nonetheless

⇒ Brain drain has terrible consequences on the developing countries. Nevertheless, nothing has been done to solve the problem or at least reduce its negative effects.
⇒ In spite of / despite Fred's old age, he goes jogging every morning.
⇒ Although she's very nice, her classmates hate her.
⇒ They have got two children, a boy and girl. The boy looks after his father whereas the girl looks after the mother.


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