USING AND + TOO, SO, EITHER, NEITHER
Complete the sentences by using the word in italics and an appropriate auxiliary.
1. Tom Jack has a mustache, and so___________________
Jack has a mustache, and___________________
2. Brian Alex doesn't have a mustache, and neither___________________
Alex doesn't have a mustache, and ___________________either
3. I Sara was at home last night, and so___________________
Sara was at home last night, and___________________too
4. Oregon California is on the West Coast, and so___________________
California is on the West Coast, and___________________too.
5. Jean I went to a movie last night, and so___________________
I went to a movie last night, and___________________too.
6. Jason I didn't study last night, and neither
I didn't study last night, and___________________either.
7. Dick Jim can't speak Arabic, and neither
Jim can't speak Arabic, and___________________either.
8. Laura I like to go to science fiction movies, and so___________________
I like to go to science fiction movies, and___________________too.
9. Alice I don't like horror movies, and neither
I don't like horror movies, and___________________either.
10. porpoises Whales are mammals, and so
Whales are mammals, and___________________too.
11. I Karen hasn't seen that movie yet, and neither___________________
Karen hasn't seen that movie yet, and___________________either.
12. my brother I have a car, and so___________________
I have a car, and . ___________________too.
13. Erin Rob won't join us for lunch, and neither___________________
Rob won't join us for lunch, and___________________either.
Complete the sentences by using the names of your classmates and appropriate auxiliaries.
Maria wasn't in class yesterday, and neither was Jin won
___________________is wearing slacks today, and so___________________
___________________lives in an apartment, and so___________________
___________________can't speak Chinese, and neither___________________
___________________stayed home and studied, and so___________________
___________________doesn't have a mustache, and neither___________________
___________________will be in class tomorrow, and so___________________
___________________isn't married, and neither___________________
___________________has dimples, and so___________________
___________________has been in class all week, and so___________________
Complete the dialogues by agreeing with SPEAKER A's idea. Use so or neither.
A: I'm tired.
B: So am I.
A: I didn't enjoy the movie last night.
B: Neither did I.
A: I've never been in France.
B: ___________________.
A: I always have a cup of coffee in the morning.
B: ___________________
A: I don't feel like going to class today.
B: ___________________
A: I've never been in Brazil.
B: ___________________
A: I need to go to the bank today.
B: ___________________
A: I studied last night.
B: ___________________
A: I didn't eat breakfast this morning.
B: ___________________
A: I should stay home and study tonight.
B: ___________________
A: I have a roommate.
B: ___________________
A: I've never visited Vancouver, British Columbia.
B: ___________________
A: I don't have a car.
B: ___________________
A: I have to go downtown this afternoon.
B: ___________________
A: I can't speak Hungarian.
B: ___________________
A: But I can speak English.
B: ___________________
So am I ( etc )
So am I means `I am too'; so does he means `he does too'; and so on.
Neither/Nor am I means `I'm not either', and so on.
She's from Scotland, and so am I. I was tired, and so were the others.
I've lost their address.' So have I.' I like dancing, and so does he.
I can't swim, and neither can Bill. `She didn `t understand.' Nor did I.'
Complete the sentences with so am I etc or neither/nor am I etc.
He's tall, and ___________________ his sister.
`I haven't paid.' ____________________ I.'
Penguins can't fly, and ___________________ostriches.
1 love this music'' _______________________I.'
1 lost my passport.'' _______________________Nicola.'
I don't like her, and ____________________my friends.
The food was bad, and _______________________the wine.
Sue won't be there, and __________________________her mother.
`Pete looks ill.'' ______________________________you.'
10 1 wasn't surprised.'' _______________________I.'
Answer: 1 so is 2 neither /Nor have 3 neither / nor can 4 so do 5 so did 6 neither / nor do
7 so was 8 neither / nor will 9 So do 10 Neither / nor was
both …and ; neither ……. nor
These expressions can join nouns, verbs or other kinds of expression.
She plays both tennis and badminton.
He both sings and dances.
That's neither interesting nor true.
Neither Sue nor Ann was there.
The place both depressed me and made me want to go home.
Join the sentences with both ... and or neither ... nor.
He repairs cars. He repairs motorbikes. (He repairs both ...)
He doesn't speak English. He doesn't speak French.
I don't like her. I don't dislike her.
I admire him. I distrust him.
Paul is on holiday. Sally is on holiday.
The secretary did not have the file. The accountant did not have the file.
The play was funny. The play was shocking.
He collects paintings. He collects jewellery.
You're not right. You're not wrong.
10 She didn't look at me. She didn't say anything.
Answer: 1 He repairs both cars and motorbikes.
He speaks neither English nor French.
I neither like nor dislike her.
I both admire (him) and distrust him.
Both Paul and Sally are on holiday.
Neither the secretary nor the accountant had the file.
The play was both funny and shocking.
He collects both paintings and jewellery.
You're neither right nor wrong.
10 She neither looked at me nor said anything.
I ( don't ) think so etc.
We often use so in answers, instead of a that-clause. This is common after be afraid, hope, suppose, think.
"Did you lose?' I'm afraid so.'
"Do you think we'll have good weather?' 'Yes, I hope so.'
(NOT Yes, I hope/)
Are you ready?' 7 suppose so.' (unwilling agreement)
Is Alex here?' I think so.' (not I think it.' OR I think.')
Here are some exchanges taken from recorded conversations. See if you can guess which of the following expressions was used in each exchange: Vm afraid so, I hope so, I suppose so or I think so.
“Is it working?' 'Yes,________________ '
“Dead, aren't they?''______________________ '
“Do we want it?' 'Not sure ________________ '
“Is that when she said it?''_____________________ '
“It should be warmer in April.''____________________ '
“Did he know who you were?' 'Oh, yes,________________ '
"When is it? Tomorrow?' 'Yes, ______________________'
'You're mean, aren't you?''________________________ '
'It should be quite easy, though.''______________________ '
“I could borrow one of your dresses, couldn't I?''___________________________ '
Answers: 1 I think so 2 I am afraid so 3 I suppose so 4 I think so 5 I hope so 6 I think so 7 I think so 8 I am afraid so 9 I hope so 10 I suppose so
Negatives are: I'm afraid not, I hope not, I suppose not and (usually) I don't think so.
Complete the negative answers.
"Did you find out?' '(afraid).'
'Will you be home late?' 'No, (think).'
"We're not having lunch too early, are we?' '(hope).'
“It's not a good idea, is it?' 'No, (suppose).'
"Do they serve tea here?' '(afraid).'
“I think she's got a new boyfriend?' '(hope).'
“We won't be in time for the train.' '(suppose).
'Is this where she lives?' '(think).'
Answers: 1 I am afraid not 2 I don't think so 3 I hope not 4 I suppose not 5 I am afraid not 6 I hope not 7 I suppose not 8 I don't think so
Directions: Complete the sentences with auxiliary verbs.
PARTI: Auxiliaries after but.
Debra reads a lot of books, but her brothers don't .
Sam isn't in the school play this year, but Adam is .
I will be at home this evening, but my roommate .
Ducks like to swim, but chickens .
That phone doesn't work, but this one .
Joe is at home, but his parents .
I can't swim, but my dog .
Jack has visited my home, but Linda .
I'm not going to graduate this year, but my best friend .
10. My dog crawls under the bed when it thunders, but my cat .
PART II: Auxiliaries after and.
Debra reads a lot of books, and her sisters do too.
Horses are domesticated animals, and camels too.
Red isn't a dull color, and orange either.
Jack didn't go to the picnic, and Paul either.
I work at an airplane factory, and my brother too.
Dick won't work late every evening, and Jean either.
Fatima is in class today, and Pedro too.
I can't sing, and my wife either.
Answer:
Part I: . Part II:
don't 11. do
is 12. are
won't 13. isn't
don't 14. didn't
does 15. does
aren't 16. won't
can 17. is
hasn't 18. can't
is
10. doesn't
Directions: Complete the sentences with auxiliary verbs.
I like rock music, and my roommate does too.
My son enjoys monster movies, but I .
Paul can't speak Spanish, and Larry either.
My neighbor walks to work every morning, but I .
Carl can touch his nose with his tongue, but most people .
I am exhausted from the long trip, and my mother too.
I don't have a dimple in my chin, but my brother .
I visited the museum yesterday, and my friend too.
Water isn't solid, but ice .
10. Clouds aren't solid, and steam either.
Answer:
does
don't
can't
don't
can't
is
does
did
is
10. isn't
Using too, so, either, or neither after and.
Directions: Complete the sentences.
PARTI: Complete the sentences with an auxiliary + too or either.
Snow is white, and clouds are too
I can't cook, and my roommate can't either
Squirrels have long tails, and cats do too .
I like movies, and my wife .
I don't like salty food, and my wife .
Sugar isn't expensive, and salt .
Sugar is sweet, and honey .
Rosa Gomez wasn't in class yesterday, and Mr. Nazari .
Andy didn't know the answer to the question, and Tina .
I couldn't understand the substitute teacher, and Yoko .
Everyone in the room laughed at my foolish mistake, and I .
Fish can't walk, and snakes .
I like to fix things around the house, and Ted .
I'd rather stay home this evening, and my husband .
PART II: Complete the sentences with so or neither + an auxiliary.
15. Pasta is a famous Italian dish, and so is pizza.
16. Anteaters don't have teeth, and neither do most birds.
17.1 didn't go to the bank, and my husband.
Turtles are reptiles, and snakes.
My sister has dark hair, and I.
Gorillas don't have tails, and human beings.
I'm studying English, and Mr. Chu.
I'm not a native speaker of English, and Mr. Chu.
Wood burns, and paper.
Mountain climbing is dangerous, and auto racing.
I've never seen a monkey in the wild, and my children.
26. When we heard the hurricane warning, I nailed boards over my windows and ________ all of my neighbors.
27. My brother and I studied chemistry together. I didn't pass the course, and____________he.
28. Ostriches can't fly, and ____________________________penguins.
Answer:.
Part I: Part II:
are too 15. so is
can't either 16. neither do
do too 17. neither did
does too 18. so are
doesn't either 19. so do
isn't either 20. neither do
is too 21. so is
wasn't either 22. neither is
didn't either 23. so does
couldn't either 24. so is
did too 25. neither have
can't either 26. so did
does too 27. neither did
would too 28. neither can
Complete the pairs of sentences by choosing So or Neither and filling the gaps with an auxiliary verb. Three of the pairs of sentences are completely untrue! Which ones?
Berlin holds an annual film festival.
So/Neither Venice.
Star Wars is one of the most successful films
of all time.
So/Neither The Jungle Book.
Nicholas Cage has never won an Oscar.
So/Neither Jodie Foster.
The director of Titanic won an Oscar in 1997.
So / Neither Jack Nicholson.
Isabella Rossellini has a famous father.
So / Neither Jane Fonda.
Sharon Stone has never got married.
So/Neither Richard Gere.
Mel Gibson was not born in America.
So/Neither Schwarzenegger.
h) Frank Sinatra was arrested for Mafia involvement.
So/Neither Michelle Pfeiffer.
Answer a ) so does b ) so is c) neither has d) so did e ) so does/has f ) neither has g ) neither was h ) so was sentences c ) , f ) and h ) are completely true
BOTH / NEITHER - ALL / NONE - EITHER
Soth the motorcycle and the bicycle have got handlebars. Both of these have two wheels. Neither of these has/have room for luggage. Neither the motorcycle nor the bicycle is convenient in winter. ♦ Both refers to two people, things or groups. It has a positive meaning and is followed by a plural verb. e.g. Both men work at the bank. Both of them cost a lot of money.
♦ Neither refers to two people, things or groups and e.g. Neither of the films has/ have won an award. Neither of them is/are working at the moment. But: Neither dress is long enough.
♦ All refers to more than two people, things or e.g. All the actors were brilliant. All of them are well-qualified.
♦ Both/All can go: a) after the verb to be, b) after the e.g. They are both I all excited. They have both I all signed the contract. ♦ Whole is used with singular countable nouns. We use a/the/ this /my etc. + whole + noun. e.g. He was hungry, so he ate the whole pie. Also: He was hungry, so he ate all the pie. We don't use whole with uncountable nouns. e.g. She spent all the money you gave her.
(NOT:... All + day/ morning /week/ year = the whole + day/ morning/week/year e.g. He's been making phone calls all morning/the whole morning.
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All of these are means of transport. None of these can travel across water. All of these can carry passengers. ♦ None of refers to more than two people, things or groups and has a negative meaning. It is used with nouns or object pronouns and is followed by either a singular or plural verb. e.g. None of my friends has I have travelled abroad. But: 'How many books did you buy?' None.' ♦ Either refers to two people, things or groups and is followed by a singular countable noun. e.g. You can paint the walls blue or green. Either colour is fine with me. Either of + plural noun phrase can be followed by either a singular or plural verb. e.g. Either of these two dresses suits/suit you. But: Either dress suits you. We can use not... either (of) instead of neither (of). Either can also be used at the end of a negative sentence. e.g. / saw two plays, but I didn't like either of them. My sister can't drive, and I can't either. ♦Both ... and is followed by a plural verb. e.g. Both Mark and Sam work here. Neither ... nor/Either.. or take either a singular or plural verb,depending on the subject which follows nor or or. e.g. Either Mum or Dad is going to pick me up.
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Underline the correct items.
Oliver has got two jobs, but 1) neither/neither of them pay very well. He has had more jobs already than 2) most/most of people have in their whole lives, but 3) none/none of them really suited him. It is a shame, because he spent 4) several/ several of years at college and has got 5) some/any good qualifications. 6) Either of/Both his parents are very proud of him for getting a good education, but 7) each of/neither of them can understand why he can't find a suitable job. He buys 8) several/most newspapers every week and looks carefully through 9) each of/every one of them to see if 10) any/no good jobs are being advertised. He applies for 11) every one of/every available position, but often receives 12) some/no reply. He still believes that he will find his ideal job one day.
ANSWER: 1 NEİTHER OF
2 most 8 several
none of 9 every one of
several 10 any
5 some 11 every
Both 12 no
neither of
Choose the correct answer.
1 'How many brothers do you have?'
Two, and ...C... of them are older than me.'
A either B all C both
2 There were a lot of people at the party.'
'I know. But of them were strangers to me.'
A all B neither C either
3 'Mum, did you wash my blue shirt?'
'Well, I washed two shirts, but of them was blue.'
A both B neither C either
4 'You can't be lonely. You have lots of friends.'
'Yes, but of them can come to visit today.'
A none B all C both
5 'Have you seen any James Bond films?'
'I've seen two of them were very good.'
A Either B Both C All
6 'Why didn't you buy anything?'
'Because of those clothes were very nice.'
A both B either C none
7 'Both of those dresses are beautiful.'
'Yes, but I don't think of them will fit me.'
A either B neither C all
8 'You have lots of CDs, don't you?'
'Yes, and of them are in my room.'
A none B all C both
9 'Did you read both of those books?'
'Yes, but I didn't enjoy of them.'
A neither B all C either
10 'Did you watch a comedy last night?'
'No. We watched two films, but of them were comedies.'
A either B neither C both
11 'Do you have many pen-friends?'
'Yes, and of them live abroad.'
A all B either C none
Answer:
2 A 5 B 8 B 11 A
B 6 C 9 C
A 7 A 10 B
Rewrite the sentences using both...and, neither...nor or either...or.
1 Beth hasn't got a car. Lucy hasn't got a car, either
...Neither Beth nor Lucy has qot a car....
Harold wears glasses. Helen wears glasses, too.
……………………………………………………………………
Kerry is cleaning the house, or maybe Joe is.
……………………………………………………………………
Clive can't speak French. Bill can't speak French either.
……………………………………………………………………
Kim loves chocolate. Laura loves chocolate, too
……………………………………………………………………
6 Simon needs a haircut. Mike needs one, too.
……………………………………………………………………
Daphne doesn't eat meat. Jayne doesn't, either.
……………………………………………………………………
Scott is washing the car, or maybe Jim is.
……………………………………………………………………
Debbie goes to school. Hannah goes to school too.
……………………………………………………………………
Henry repaired the fence, or maybe Todd did.
……………………………………………………………………
Beth can't play the piano. Doug can't, either.
……………………………………………………………………
Pam will water the plants, or else Carl will.
……………………………………………………………………
Answer:
2 Both Harold and Helen wear glasses.
Either Kerry or Joe is cleaning the house.
Neither Clive nor Bill can speak French.
Both Kim and Laura love chocolate.
Both Simon and Mike need a haircut.
Neither Daphne nor Jane eats meat.
Either Scott or Jim is washing the car.
Both Debbie and Hannah go to school.
Either Henry or Todd repaired the fence.
Neither Beth.nor Doug can play the piano.
Either Pam or Carl will water the plants.
Both of them live in water. All of them are wild animals.
Neither of them makes/make a lot of noise. None of them eats/eat vegetables.
Both the dolphin and the turtle are friendly animals. All of them have got sharp teeth.
Neither the dolphin nor the turtle is dangerous.
Both refers to two people, things or groups. It has a positive meaning and is followed by a plural verb
e.g. Both cats and dogs are affectionate pets. Both of these books belong to my father. Both of them are typist
Neither refers to two people, things or groups and has a negative meaning. Neither of + plural noun
phrase can be followed by either a singular or plural verb in the affirmative.
e.g. Neither of the teams is I are playing well this year. Neither of them is la re married. Neither of the boys is/are short.
BUT: Neither candidate is suitable for the job.
All refers to more than two people, things or groups. It has a positive meaning and is followed by a plural
verb. e.g. All the students are present. All of them are young. All of these pens are red.
None refers to more than two people, things or groups. It has a negative meaning and is followed by
either a singular or plural verb in the affirmative.
e.g. None of these shirts fits I fit me. None of them has I have got a sister.
Both/All can go: a) after the verb to be, b) after the auxiliary verb, but before the main verb.
e.g. They are both I all happy. They have both I all passed the test.
Either refers to two people, things or groups and is followed by a singular countable noun.
e.g. We could stay at the Plaza Hotel or the Star Hotel. Either place is fine with me.
Either of + plural noun phrase can be followed by either a singular or plural verb.
e.g. Either of these two cars is I are suitable for you. BUT: Either car is suitable for you.
We can use not... either (of) instead of neither (of). Either can also be used at the end of a negative sentence.
e.g. / looked at two watches, but I did not buy either of them.
John doesn't like coffee, and I don't either.
♦ Both ... and is followed by a plural verb.
e.g. Judy is British. Laura is British. Both Judy and Laura are British.
♦ Neither... nor/Either... or take either a singular or plural verb, depending on the subject which follows nor
or or.
e.g. Neither Daniel nor Mark drinks coffee. (NOT: Neither Daniel nor Mark don't drink coffee.)
Either my parents or John's parents are going to take us to the airport.
Respond to each question using either and both, as in the example.
1. Shall we watch a comedy or a horror film?
Well, we could watch either / Well, we could watch both.
2. Shall I make ham or cheese sandwiches?
3. Shall I buy brown bread or white bread?
4. Shall I plant roses or tulips in the garden?
5.Shall we take flowers or fruit to the hospital?
6.Shall I paint the ceiling or the walls this afternoon?
7.Shall we have toast or cereal for breakfast?
8. Shall I get a doll or a puzzle for Kim?
Answer: 2 Well, you could make either./Well, you couid make both.
Well, you could buy either./Well, you could buy both.
Well, you could plant either./Well, you couid plant both.
Well, we could take either./Well, we couid take both.
Well, you could paint either./Well, you couid paint both.
Well, we could have either./Well, we couid have both.
Well, you could get either./Well, you could get both.
Fill in the gaps with either or neither.
1.I looked at two sweaters, but I didn't buy ...either... of them.
2. of my parents wanted to see the film.
3. I'll buy flowers or chocolates for Mother.
4. Bill nor Ted has seen this play.
5. I have got two watches, but of them works properly.
Answer: 2 Neither 4 Neither 3 either 5 neither
Fill in the gaps with both, all, neither, either or none.
Dear Beth,
Thank you for your letter. It was good to hear 1) ...all...your news. I get lots of letters, but 2) ………………….of them cheer me up as much as yours.Bill and I are 3)………………….very tired at the moment.
He's very busy because he's been promoted to manager of his firm. I've started a new job, so I don't have much spare time, 4)……………………….I love my job and 5) ……………………….of the people I work with are friendly, but the long hours seem to take up 6)……………………………………….of my energy.
My parents are coming to visit us tomorrow. 7) of them have seen the new house yet, so I'll have to show them 8)………… around. Bill has decorated 9) of the rooms, so 10) ……………of them looks the way they did when we moved in. I hope 11) you and Toby will be able to visit us again soon, then you can see 12)……..
the changes.
Write soon. I'm looking forward to 13) hearing from you or seeing you soon.
With love, Chloe
Answer: 2 none 6 all 10 none
both 7 Neither 11 both
either 8 both 12 all
alt 9 all 13 either
Choose the correct answer.
1 'Why didn't you go to the party?'
'Because ...C... of my friends was invited.'
A both B either C none
2 'Have you got any brothers?'
'I've got two of them are older than me.'
A Either B Both C All
3 'You don't need to buy a new skirt. You have lots already.'
'I know, but of them fits me any more.'
A none B all C both
4 'Mum, did you make a chocolate cake today?'
'Well, I made two cakes, but of them was chocolate.'
A neither B both C either
5 There are some very nice shoes in that shop.'
'I know, but of them are very expensive.'
A all B neither C either
6 'How many people do you work with?'
'Only two, but of them have more experience than I do.'
A either B all C both
Answer: 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 C
Rewrite the sentences using both ... and, neither... nor or either... or.
John hasn't got any money. Paul hasn't got any, either.
...Neither John nor Paul has got any money,...
Marion likes swimming. Linda likes swimming, too.
……………………………………………………………..
Carol doesn't go to the gym. Anne doesn't, either.
……………………………………………………………….
Fiona has got curly hair. Angela has got curly hair, too.
……………………………………………………………….
John will go to the shop, or else I will.
……………………………………………………………..
Claire is going to pick the children up, or else Simon is going to.
…………………………………………………………………
Colin doesn't know how to drive. Jane doesn't, either.
…………………………………………………………….
My sister is making dinner, or else my father is.
………………………………………………………………
Ben wants to buy a bicycle. Adam wants to buy one, too.
…………………………………………………………….
Sam cut the grass, or else Paul did.
……………………………………………………………………
Mary is going to take the dog for a walk, or else I will.
…………………………………………………………………….
Answer: 2 Both Marion and Linda like swimming.
Neither Carol nor Anne goes to the gym.
Both Fiona and Angela have got curly hair.
Either John or I will go to the shop.
Either Claire or Simon is going to pick the children up.
Neither Colin nor Jane knows how to drive. '
Either my sister or my father is making dinner.
Both Ben and Adam want to buy a bicycle.
Either Sam or Paul cut the grass.
Either Mary or I am going to take the dog for, a walk.
Write: People say things and you respond.
I can swim quite well…I can too/ So can I .. 7 I once had a holiday in Ireland. ..
I can't speak Danish ....................................... 8 I didn't enjoy that film .................
I really should study more! ............................... 9 I was hoping to get home early. .
I won't be at college tomorrow ........................ 10 I've had a terrible cold ................
I love Spanish food ......................................... 11 I haven't been very well ..............
I don't like red wine ......................................... 12 I thought the concert was awful!.
Answer :
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Write: Put in suitable additions and responses
CRAZY STORY
'What are you having to start with?' I asked my wife. 'I don't know,' she said. 'I'm not very hungry.' ".1 .. Nor am I ...; I answered, 'but I think I'll start with soup,' '2 ,' my wife said. The waiter took our order. 'My wife would like some soup and 3 ,' I said. When the waiter brought the soup, I noticed a monkey sitting on a chair beside me. Suddenly, the monkey's tail was in my soup! 'Waiter! Waiter!' I cried. There's a monkey's tail in my soup!' ' 4 !' the waiter exclaimed. 'I can't remove it,' I said. '5 ,' the waiter said. This monkey belongs to the restaurant pianist and he won't let anyone touch it.' I spoke to the pianist. 'Do you know there's a monkey's tail in my soup?' I asked. 'No,' the pianist answered, 'but if you hum it to me, I'll be glad to play it for you.'
a monkey's tail in my soup!
Answer: Possible answers
1 'I'm not, either' or 'Neither/Nor am I' 2 'I will, too' or 'So will I' 3 '... so would I' or'... I would, too' 4 'So there is!' 5 'Neither/Nor can I' or 'I can't, either