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Also – As Well - Too

ALSOCommon in writing not in speaking, different positions in sentences.In front position to emphasise what follows or to add a new point or topic.It’s very humid. Also, you can easily get sunburnt.OK, I’ll phone you next week and we can discuss it then. Also, we need to decide who will be going to Singapore

ALSO

We use also in the normal mid position for adverbs, between the subject and main verb, or after the modal verb or first auxiliary verb, or after be as a main verb.

She works very hard but she also goes to the gym every week.

I’ve been working in the garden this week, and I’ve also been reading a lot.

ALSO

In end position, also normally connects two phrases. We use as well and too instead of also, in end position, especially in speech.

She contacted him in the office but he didn’t answer the phone. His mobile phone was silent also. (or His mobile phone was silent too. or … was silent as well.)

AS WELL

Much more common in speaking than in writing, and is more common in speaking than also.

Almost always comes in the end position.A: I’ll have steak please.B: Yes.A: And I’ll have the mixed vegetables as well.

TOO

Usually put too in end position.Gill’s having chicken. I’ll probably have chicken too.

She looks really tired and she must be really hungry too.

TOO

Too can occur immediately after the subject, if it refers directly to the subject.

I too thought she looked unwell.

We sometimes write commas before and after too.We, too, have been very pleased to receive the prize on her behalf.

Not: We have too been very pleased…

TOO

Too is especially common in responses to fixed expressions such as giving good wishes.

A: Enjoy the play.B: Thanks. You enjoy your evening too. (preferred to You enjoy your evening as well. or You also enjoy your evening.)

EITHER / EITHER… OR

EITHEREither is used when you are making a comparison between two ideas, and only one of the ideas will come to pass.Personally, I don’t like either jacket.Either restaurant will be okay, as they both serve vegetarian food.Either of the children can come with us; we don’t mind which.I don’t want either of my parents to know I’ve lost my job.There were shops on either side of the street.

EITHER / EITHER… OR

EITHER… ORUsed in a sentence in the affirmative sense when referring to a choice between two possibilities.We can either eat now or after the show - it's up to you.

Either we wait for the rain to stop or we must change our plans.

We can go to either the beach or the swimming pool.

NEITHER / NEITHER… NOR

NEITHERNeither allows us to make a negative statement about two people or things at the same time. Neither goes before singular countable nouns.Neither parent came to meet the teacher. (The mother didn’t come and the father didn’t come.)Neither dress fitted her. (There were two dresses and not one of them fitted her.)Neither of us went to the concert.

NEITHER / NEITHER… NOR

Spoken English: In formal styles, we use neither of with a singular verb when it is the subject. However, in informal speaking, people often use plural verbs:Neither of my best friends was around.Neither of them were interested in going to university.In speaking, we can use neither on its own in replies when we are referring to two things that have already been mentioned:

A:Mike, which would you prefer, tea or coffee?B:Neither thanks. I’ve just had a coffee.

NEITHER / NEITHER… NOR

NEITHER… NORUsed in a sentence in the negative sense when you want to say that two or more things are not true.Neither Brian nor his wife mentioned anything about moving house.

Neither my mother nor my father went to university.

Neither the school nor the parents want to take responsibility for the problem

Singular or Plural

When using either/or and neither/nor, note the following rules: 1. If both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too.•Either the father or the mother has to attend the meeting. (father and mother are singular; so the verb has is singular too) •Neither Leila nor Nancy is going to write the report. (Leila and Nancy are singular; so the verb is is singular too) 2. However, if one of the elements is plural, then use a plural verb.•Either Sue or the girls are going to prepare dinner tonight. (the girls is plural; so the verb are is plural too)•Neither the teacher nor the students were in the classroom this morning. (the students is plural; so the verb were is plural too)

Sources

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/neither-neither-nor-and-not-either

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-either-or-neither-nor.php

http://www.curso-ingles.com/aprender/cursos/nivel-avanzado/pronouns-determiners/either-vs-neither

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/also-as-well-or-too