‘As well as’ cannot usually replace ‘and’. See how it works here.
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Linking words takeaways
in case of
‘In case of’ might not have the meaning you think it has – see the issues it causes here.
on the contrary vs in contrast
Avoid using ‘on the contrary’ as a linking word – it is only used in very specific circumstances.
moreover
Honestly I would avoid both ‘moreover’ and ‘besides’ as linking words. Find out why.
according to
How to use ‘according to’.