Also / Too / EitherThe 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. AlsoUSE"Also" is used in positive sentences to add an agreeing thought. Examples:
PLACEMENT"Also" comes after "to be." Examples:
With verbs other than "to be," "also" comes before single verb forms. Examples:
In verb tenses with many parts, "also" comes after the first part and before the second. Examples:
Similarly, since modal verbs are usually followed by a second verb, "also" comes after modal verbs. Examples:
TooUSE"Too" is used in positive sentences to add an agreeing thought. It has the same meaning as "also," but its placement within the sentence is different. Examples:
PLACEMENT"Too" usually comes at the end of a clause. Examples:
IMPORTANTAlthough "too" is usually placed at the end of a clause, it can sometimes be used with commas after the subject of the sentence. This is usually only done in formal speech. Examples:
EitherUSE"Either" is used in negative sentences to add an agreeing thought. Examples:
PLACEMENT"Either" usually comes at the end of a clause. Examples:
Confusing SentencesSometimes the first sentence is negative and the agreeing idea is positive. Examples:
Sometimes the first sentence is positive and the agreeing idea is negative. Examples:
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