So and Neither in English Language

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Questions and Answers

Which response correctly demonstrates negative agreement?

  • I don't like chocolate. (correct)
  • I love reading books.
  • I don't enjoy the weather.
  • I have finished my homework.

What is the correct way to agree with the positive statement 'They are going to the concert'?

  • Neither are they.
  • So am I. (correct)
  • Neither am I.
  • So I am not.

Which response would be considered incorrect when agreeing with the statement 'I didn't see her yesterday.'?

  • So I haven't.
  • Neither have I.
  • Neither did I.
  • So did I. (correct)

How do you correctly express agreement with the negative statement 'He hasn't contacted me.'?

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Which example correctly demonstrates both positive agreement and matching subject and verb?

<p>So did she. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the incorrect response to the statement 'I dislike spicy food.'?

<p>So I don't. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs showcases correct contextual examples of negative agreement?

<p>'I can't swim.' 'Neither can he.' (A), 'I don't run daily.' 'Neither do they.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In agreeing with 'I can't believe it!', which response is adequate?

<p>Neither can I. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which response properly reflects agreement with the statement 'They don't support the policy.'?

<p>Neither do they. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Using 'so' for agreement

'So' is used to agree with a positive statement.

Using 'neither' for agreement

'Neither' is used to agree with a negative statement.

Avoiding repetition (agreement)

'So' and 'neither' help avoid repeating negative statements when agreeing.

Positive Agreement Example

Example: "She is a talented artist." "So is he."

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Negative Agreement Example

Example: "I haven't seen him today." "Neither have I."

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Matching Subject-Verb

In agreement responses, the subject and verb in the agreeing statement must match the subject and verb in the original statement.

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Incorrect Agreement Example

Example: "I didn't like the movie." "So I didn't." (Incorrect: Subject mismatch)

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Correct Negative Agreement example

Example: "I didn't like the movie." "Neither did I."

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Positive Statement Agreement Example

Example: "I like pizza." "So do I."

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Study Notes

So and Neither

  • "So" and "neither" are used to express agreement with a negative statement.
  • "So" is used to agree with a positive statement.
  • "Neither" is used to agree with a negative statement.

Negative Agreement

  • They are used to avoid repeating a negative statement.
  • Example: "I don't like spinach." "Neither do I." (agrees with a negative statement.)
  • "I don't like spinach. I don't want to eat it." (repeats the negative statement.)
  • "I like spinach" "So do I" (agrees with a positive statement.)

Contextual Examples

  • Positive Agreement: "She is a talented artist." "So is he."
  • Negative Agreement: "I haven't seen him today." "Neither have I."
  • **More complex agreement: ** "I'm not going to the party, and I'm not sure you should go." "Neither am I, and nor should you."

Usage in Sentences

  • Use "so" after a positive statement to express agreement.
  • Use "neither" after a negative statement to express agreement.
  • Consider the structure of the original statement. The verb and subject of the agreed agreement should match.

Agreement in Conversation

  • Correct Usage: "I didn't like the movie." "Neither did I." (verb-did, subject- I.)
  • Incorrect Usage: "I didn't like the movie." "So I didn't." (incorrect matching of subject + verb);
  • Positive statements and agreement: "I like pizza." "So do I."
  • Note: The subject and verb of the agreeing statement must correspond to the original statement.

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