Note: Although there is a negative statement, use an affirmative auxiliary form.
Example:
a. He isn’t happy.
b. Neither is she.
2. Using “either”: It is used to show agreement with negative statements.
Structure: Pronouns + auxiliary or Modal verb + either
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Speakers A’s statement |
Speaker B |
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He isn’t satisfied with the service.
(be) |
I am not either. (be) |
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He doesn’t have a remote control in
his room. (Simple Present) |
I don’t either. (Aux. Simple
Present) |
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He isn’t writing a complaint note.
(be) |
I am not either. (be) |
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She hasn’t used the hair dryer. It’s
broken. (Present Perfect) |
I haven’t either. (Aux. Present
Perfect) |
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He wasn’t at the lobby. (be –
Past) |
She wasn’t either. (be – Past) |
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He didn’t ask for room service.
(Simple Past) |
She didn’t either. (Aux. Simple
Past) |
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He won’t come back again.
(Future) |
I won’t either. (future) |
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He can’t stand the food. (can) |
I can’t either. (can) |
Exercise 2
(éksersais tu)
Answer these negative statements using NEITHER or
EITHER.
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1. Many doesn’t love the new spa at the hotel. (John) |
Neither does John. |
or |
John doesn’t either. |
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2. Roger didn’t need more clean towels. (Lucy) |
Neither did Lucy. |
or |
Lucy didn’t either. |
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3. My room wasn’t big. (My room) |
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or |
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4. The maid didn’t clean my room. (My maid) |
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or |
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5. I haven’t been in the pool. (Jessica) |
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or |
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6. John will not find his key. (July) |
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or |
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7. We shouldn’t come here. There aren’t many amenities. (I) |
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or |
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