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'Neither' is used in a similar way to 'so' but is used to show agreement with negative statements or ideas: She doesn't like coffee and neither do I. (= I don't like coffee either.) Helen can't speak French and neither can Tim. (= Tim can't speak French either.) |
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There are two types of verbs we need to think about with 'neither' or 'so' - auxiliary verbs and main ones. In these examples, the person agreeing repeats the auxiliary verb (with the appropriate form of it): I have three brothers. So has she. He can't swim Neither can we. He's from Canada. So am I. I must do my homework and so must you. |
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In these examples, the first person uses a main verb (i.e. not an auxiliary verb) and the person agreeing uses the verb 'do' (and the appropriate form of it): She loves playing tennis. So does he. He doesn't work on a Saturday. Neither do we. He's from Canada. So am I. I didn't like that book Neither did I. |
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We can also use 'so' in answers instead of longer 'that' clauses: Khalid: Are you ready to go? Tim: I suppose so. (= I don't want to go but I suppose that I am ready to go.) Teacher: Will you have finished your essay soon? Student: I hope so. (= I am looking forward to and expect that I will be finished soon.) Tourist: Excuse me. Is the museum is closed today? Tourist information officer: I'm afraid so madam. (= I'm sorry to tell you that the museum is closed today.) |
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terrified very frightened taking over from starting to do a job or be responsible for something that another person did or had responsibility for before Chin up! something you say to someone in a difficult situation to encourage them to be brave and try not to be sad |
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