How to express things in common

How to express things in common

UDLA

Level 6

October 26th

In English there are different ways to express that we have things in common. The most known is:

• Me too!

When we have affirmative things in common:

• A: I've been to NY several times. What about you?

• B: Really? So have I! I love NY.

• A: I think Manhattan is one the most fabulous cities in the world.

• B: I do, too! Maybe Paris also.

The structure

so + auxiliary*+ pronoun

So have I

So will we

So can I

*It's the most important element!

When we have negative concepts in common:

• A: Mark doesn't speak Russian. Do you?

• B: Neither do I! I've been trying but it's difficult.

• A: I can't think of anyone who can help translate this text, then.

• B: I can't, either. We'll have to call the embassy.

The structure

neither + auxiliary* + pronoun

Neither can I

Neither shall I

Neither would I

*The auxiliary is always in affirmative

Pronoun + auxiliary* +, either.

I can't, either.

She wouldn't, either.

We mustn't, either.

*The auxiliary is always negative.

When our concepts don't match (aff/neg), we can use but or , though:

• A: I'm married, but I haven't been divorced.

• B: I haven't either, because I haven't even been married. I have been engaged, though, but we broke up.

• A: I'm sorry mate!

• B: Nah, it's OK. It wasn't going to work anyway.

The structure

but, + pronoun + auxiliary.

pronoun + auxiliary + ,though

My sister has tried windsurfing, but I haven't.

He hasn't been to Australia. I have, though. I love it!

Quiz time

Answer in your phone

Multiple Choice

Select the best option:

A: I don't like mushrooms!

B: _____

• Neither don't I

• I don't, either.

• So don't I

Multiple Choice

A: I love going to the cinema.

B: I don't. _______

• I love watching Netflix, though

• Neither do I

• I do, either.

Multiple Choice

A: I haven't got a dog.

B: _______, but I have a little kitten.

• Neither have I.

• Neither do I

• I don't, either.

Multiple Choice

A: I'll go to sleep already because I have my final exam tomorrow.

B: _______, but I didn't even study!

• So do I

• So will I

• I will, too

Multiple Choice

A: I didn't finish my laundry. I cleaned the house, though, and now I'm really tired.

B: Hahaha, ______, but I will right now.

• I didn't, either

• Neither didn't I

• I did, too

Questions?

Homework

Headway Unit 5 should be finished by Thursday, October 29th.

NOW...

LET'S PLAY A QUIZLET!