Also, too and either: adding similar information

The idea

In affirmative sentences, put also before the main verb, but after be or an auxiliary. Put too usually at the end. In negative sentences, put either at the end.

Examples

• Mina also plays the violin.
• The museum is also open on Monday.
• We can also meet after lunch.
• My neighbour grows tomatoes too.
• I do not drink coffee either.
• “I am tired.” “Me too.”
• “I cannot swim.” “Me neither.”

Watch out

Do not use either as an affirmative equivalent of too. For a short negative reply, say me neither.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the correct option. Lena ___ speaks Italian. (also / either)

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   also

   also belongs before the main verb speaks.

2. Choose the correct option. The children are hungry ___. (too / either)

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   too

   too adds an affirmative fact at the end.

3. Choose the correct option. I cannot come on Friday ___. (too / either)

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   either

   either follows a negative sentence.

4. Choose the correct option. “I love this song.” “Me ___.” (too / either)

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   too

   too completes the affirmative reply me too.

Use it today

Complete the sentences, then add one true affirmative and one true negative sentence about yourself.