Agreeing with Positive and Negative Statements

This video tutorial by Lisa and Kevin explains the use of 'either' and 'neither' in American English. It covers how to agree with positive statements using 'me too' and how to agree with negative statements using 'me either' or 'me neither'. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help learners understand these concepts. It also discusses the limitations of these expressions and offers alternative structures for agreeing with statements about other people.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Lisa and Kevin?

• How to use 'also' in sentences

• The difference between 'either' and 'neither'

• How to agree with statements using 'me too', 'me either', and 'me neither'

• The correct pronunciation of 'either' and 'neither'

Which phrase is used to agree with a positive statement?

• Me neither

• Me either

• Me too

• Me also

Can 'me also' be used to agree with a positive statement?

• Yes, it can be used interchangeably with 'me too'

• No, 'me also' is not used for short agreements

• No, 'me also' is grammatically incorrect

• Yes, but only in informal settings

What is a limitation of using 'me too'?

• It requires a question structure

• It can only be used with negative statements

• It cannot be used to agree with statements about others

• It is not commonly used in American English

How can you agree with a positive statement about someone else?

• Use 'also' at the end of the sentence

• Use 'me too' with their name

• Use the person's name followed by 'is too'

• Use 'neither' with their name

Which structure is more difficult but common for agreeing with positive statements?

• Using 'neither' with a positive statement

• Using 'me too' with a question structure

• Using 'also' in the middle of the sentence

• Using 'so' followed by the subject and verb

What phrase should you use to agree with a negative statement?

• Me neither

• Me also

• Me too

• Me as well

Is 'me either' considered correct in American English?

• No, it is only used in British English

• Yes, it is used interchangeably with 'me neither'

• Yes, but only in formal writing

• No, it is never used

What is a limitation of using 'me either'?

• It cannot be used to agree with statements about others

• It requires a question structure

• It can only be used with positive statements

• It is not commonly used in American English

How can you agree with a negative statement about someone else?

• Use 'me either' with their name

• Use 'also' at the end of the sentence

• Use 'neither' with their name

• Use the person's name followed by 'isn't either'