English uses too, either, and neither in different patterns to express agreement or a shared situation. This exercise focuses on the difference between affirmative and negative statements.
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Choose either, too, or neither to complete each sentence.
1.Mary saw that movie. Her sister saw it ________________.
4.He didn't say anything, and I didn't ________________.
Correct answer: either — negative sentence + negative agreement at the end = either.
5.________________ Bob nor his sister is going to the conference.
Correct answer: Neither — neither…nor is a paired conjunction for negating two subjects.
6.Pass me ________________ one of those pens.
Correct answer: either — either one means "whichever one of the two"; no negative verb here.
7.Her father likes to travel, and she does ________________.
Correct answer: too — positive sentence + positive agreement at the end = too.
8.You don't like fish? I don't (like fish) ________________.
Correct answer: either — negative verb + negative agreement at the end = either.
9.PERSON 1: Which one do you like? PERSON 2: I don't like ________________ (one).
Correct answer: either — "I don't like either" = I don't like any of the two options (negative verb required).
10.PERSON 1: I hate broccoli! PERSON 2: I hate broccoli ________________.
Correct answer: too — positive sentence + positive agreement at the end = too.
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Grammar reviewEither, neither, too
Here's a simple breakdown of either, neither, and too, including when and how to use them.
TOO
Meaning: Also / As well (used in positive sentences)
Usage: At the end of a sentence.
Example: "I like pizza." "I do too." (means: I also like pizza)
EITHER
Meaning: Also / As well (but used in negative sentences)
Usage: At the end of a negative sentence.
Example: "I don't like sushi." "I don't either." (means: I also don't like sushi)
NEITHER
Meaning: Not either / Also not
Usage: Often used to start the sentence, with the verb before the subject, like a question.
Example: "I don't like sushi." "Neither do I." (same meaning as "I don't either")