linking adverb · neutral
also
UK/ˈɔːlsəʊ/US/ˈɔːlsoʊ/AL·so
speakingtask2
used to add another piece of information that is similar or connected
Examples
“She speaks French and also studies German.”
“The report is long; I also found some data missing.”
“He has two jobs and also volunteers at the shelter.”
Band 8 sentence
“The university offers generous scholarships; it also provides extensive career support for graduates.”
Collocations
- also + V (mid‑position after auxiliary / after be)
- also + adjective / phrase
Word family
also adv
Common mistakes
I also agree also.→I also agree.
Also, I have finished my work yesterday.→I also finished my work yesterday.
Say it for a higher band
5and→6too→7+also
Synonyms
too
as well
Easily confused
too
“I enjoyed the concert, and my sister did too.”
as well as
“She, as well as her colleagues, was invited to the meeting.”
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