Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Mini-Grammar Tutorials > Also / Too / Either

The following is a mini-tutorial on the use of the words "also," "too" and "either." After you have studied the tutorial, complete the associated exercises. If you already know how to use these words, you can skip the explanation and go directly to the exercises.

Also

USE

"Also" is used in positive sentences to add an agreeing thought.
Examples:
  • Jane speaks French. Sam also speaks French.
  • I love chocolate. I also love pizza.
  • Frank can come with us. Nancy can also come with us.

PLACEMENT

"Also" comes after "to be."
Examples:
  • I am also Canadian.
  • I was also there.
With verbs other than "to be," "also" comes before single verb forms.
Examples:
  • I also sing.
  • He also helped us.
In verb tenses with many parts, "also" comes after the first part and before the second.
Examples:
  • I have also been to Hong Kong.
  • I am also studying economics.
Similarly, since modal verbs are usually followed by a second verb, "also" comes after modal verbs.
Examples:
  • I can also speak French.
  • I should also be there.

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