If someone says something positive we can use “So” to agree with them.
If someone says something negative we can use “Neither” to agree with them.
“He is at home.” “So am I.” /I am also at home./
“We learn German”. “So do I.” /I also learn German./
“She isn’t at school today.” “Neither am I.” /I am also not at school today./
“They don’t work in a factory.” “Neither do I.” /I also don’t work in a factory./
Present tense: do,does, am, are, is |
Dusan likes football. So does Robo. She doesn’t cook everyday. Neither do I. |
Past tense: did, was, were |
I bought a new dress. So did I. They did not sit the test yesterday. Neither did they. |
Future tense: will |
I will bring it tomorrow. So will I. She won’t come to the party. Neither will I. |
Present perfect: have |
I have been to London. So have I. She has never been abroad. Neither have we. |
Modals |
I can come at six. So can we. They should practice more. So should I. I would like a new bike. So would I. |
Other ways expressing “So” and “Neither” when agreeing.
I like broccoli soup.
I do too. Me too. = So do I.
I don’t like spinach soup.
I don’t either. Me neither. = Neither do I.
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