SO, TOO, NEITHER, NOT EITHER.

SO, TOO, NEITHER, NOT EITHER.

When someone expresses a statement, we can simply use phrases like “me neither”, “neither do I”, “so do I”, etc. to indicate that the same or similar situation applies to another person/group/entity.

In Positive Statements

Using 'So'

So + auxiliary/modal verb + pronoun

Examples

• Celine is watching TV. So am I.

• Sam can speak French fluently. So can I.

• Terry has completed his master’s degree. So has James.

• His parents should be more responsible. So should we.

Using 'Too'

Pronoun + auxiliary/modal verb + Too

Examples

• Celine is watching TV. I am too.

• Terry has completed his master’s degree. James has too.

• Stephanie was so worried yesterday. I was too.

• Mary and Sam will join the chess club. Jessica will too.

In Negative Statements

 Using 'Neither'

Neither + auxiliary/modal verb + pronoun

Examples

• Sandra cannot play the guitar. Neither can I.

• Jennifer hasn't eaten her sandwich. Neither has James.

• Stephanie was not worried at all. Neither was her husband.

• Mary and Sam won't attend the meeting. Neither will I.

Using 'Either'

Pronoun + auxiliary/modal verb + Either

Examples

• Derek isn't sleeping. I am not either.

• Sandra cannot play the guitar. I can't either.

• Jennifer hasn't eaten her sandwich. James hasn't either.

In Informal Interactions

When speaking or in less formal writings, regardless of tense, we can use “me too” and “me neither” in first person.

Examples

• I have been studying a lot recently. -Me too.

• He never attended the class regularly. -Me neither.

• I haven't been feeling very well. -Me neither.