When should I use either or too?
The differences between “either” and “too” are that “either” is used in negative sentences, and “too” is used in positive or affirmative sentences. We can explain this simple difference with the help of a lot of examples. Harry likes eating corndogs and his wife does too. She likes ballet and her daughter likes it too.
What is the rule for neither/nor and either or?
Either/Or, Neither/Nor Both choices are used during comparisons of two things, but the difference is: Either/or is used when making a positive decision between two or more things. Neither/nor is used when the choice is negative or the person wants to say that more than one thing is not true.
How do you use the word too in a sentence?
Examples of so & too being used the same way: It is so hot outside. It too hot outside. The food in the restaurant is so expensive….Too – is usually used to state something negative.
- That doll is too expensive.
- That house is too big.
- We want to buy a car but it is too expensive.
Is it correct to say me either?
Therefore “me either” is not grammatically correct. However, it is common to use “Me either” to agree with a negative statement (share something you both don’t do or have) while “Me too” is used to agree with a positive statement (both share something in common).
Can I say I do too?
We can say “I do, too” and “I don’t either” to agree with statements in the simple present tense. Note that the auxiliary verb “do” is used in simple present tense in the responses.
Is too an auxiliary?
The verb have, too, can be used both as an auxiliary and as a full verb. As an auxiliary we use this verb to form compound tenses in active and passive voice.
When writing a sentence using either or or neither nor how do you decide whether the verb should be singular or plural?
When “or” or “nor” joins two things, use a singular verb if both things are singular. However, if one of the things is plural, use a plural verb. For example: Shortbread or cake is on offer.
Is too plural?
“TOO+ADJECTIVE+OF+PLURAL NOUN”–Such construction is rare in normal usage. OF= a simple preposition mainly used to mean possession and/or relation. TOO= An adjunct adverbial modifier that comes before adjective and other adverb with a strong negative sense. He is too old to work.
Is it neither or neither?
Is it ‘neither is’ or ‘neither are’? Neither is usually used with a singular verb, as in “Neither one is here.” But sometimes, especially when a prepositional phrase with a plural in it comes between neither and the verb, a plural verb is used, as in “Neither of those are going to work.”
When to use either or neither?
In negation: either comes last and combines with a negated verb; neither comes first and combines with a positive verb.
What is meant by ‘either’ and ‘neither’?
Either and neither Different uses of either and neither : • Either means ‘both’, ‘one’ and neither means ‘not either’, ‘none’ . Either is used in negative constructions, while neither is used in affirmative constructions.
How do you use neither nor in a sentence?
Method 1 of 3: Using “Nor” with “Neither” Follow “neither” with “nor” within a sentence. Usually, “nor” follows “neither” in the same sentence, as in, “neither A nor B .” Use “nor” multiple times within a list. Typically, the neither/nor structure is only used when drawing a negative connection between two objects or actions. Keep your “neither” and “nor” parallel.
What is the difference between “me neither” and “me either”?
Both indicate agreement in response to something said by another speaker. “Me neither” indicates agreement with a negative statement; “me either” indicates agreement with a positive statement. “Me either” is almost exclusively an American expression.