too/either... so am I / neither do I etc. Flashcards
1
Q
We use too and either at the end of a sentence.
A
We use too after a POSITIVE verb:
…A: I’m happy.
…B: I’m happy too
We use either after a NEGATIVE verb:
…A: I’m not happy.
…B: I’m not happy either
2
Q
so am I = I am too
so have I = I have too (etc.)
A
…A: I’m working.
…B: So am I. (= I’m working too)
…A: I was late for work today.
…B: So was Sam.
3
Q
neither am I = I’m not either
neither can I = I can’t either (etc.)
A
…A: I haven’t got a key.
…B: Neither have I. (= I haven’t either)
…A: Kate can’t cook.
…B: Neither can Tom
4
Q
You can also use Nor (= Neither)
A
…A: I’m not married.
…B: Nor am I. or Neither am I.