Lesson 76. Too, So, Either And Neither

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Explore the use of conjunctions 'too', 'so', 'either', and 'neither' in sentences. This quiz tests understanding and correct application in various contexts.

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1.

My sister is tall, and ____ is my brother.

Explanation
The word "so" is used to establish a connection or relationship between two ideas or statements. In this case, it is used to indicate that the speaker's brother is being described in a similar way as their sister, who is tall. By using "so," the speaker is implying that their brother is also tall.

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2.

Houston is in Texas and, Austin is _______.

Explanation
The word "too" in this context suggests that Austin is also in Texas, just like Houston.

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3.

We didn't go on vacation, and ________ did you.

Explanation
The correct answer is "neither" because it is used to indicate that the speaker and the person being addressed both did not go on vacation. It is a negative word that is used to join two negative statements or choices. In this context, "neither" is used to show agreement with the statement that the speaker did not go on vacation, and it is implied that the person being addressed also did not go on vacation.

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4.

I was scared and so ________ you.

Explanation
The correct answer is "were" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the past tense that agrees with the subject "you." In this sentence, the speaker is indicating that they were scared, and the word "were" is used to show that the subject "you" also experienced fear.

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5.

She has a cat as a pet, and I _______ too.

Explanation
The correct answer is "do" because it agrees with the subject "I" in the sentence. The sentence is stating that the person mentioned also has a cat as a pet, just like the person being referred to.

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6.

My family has been supporting my sister and so _______ Michael.

Explanation
The correct answer is "has" because the verb "has" agrees with the subject "my family" in the present perfect tense. Since the sentence mentions that the family has been supporting the sister, it implies that the support is ongoing and still relevant in the present. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "has."

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7.

Fred won't work tomorrow, and neither ______ I.

Explanation
The correct answer is "will" because it is used to indicate future tense in this sentence. The sentence is expressing that Fred won't work tomorrow, and the speaker is emphasizing that they won't work either. By using "will" in the same way as in the first part of the sentence, it maintains parallelism and clarity in the statement.

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8.

Lucy might buy a new computer and ______ might Chris.

Explanation
The word "so" is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship between two clauses. In this context, it suggests that Lucy buying a new computer is the cause and Chris buying one as well is the effect. The word "so" indicates that Chris's decision is influenced or motivated by Lucy's action.

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9.

I care about my children, and so _________ my wife.

Explanation
The correct answer is "does" because it agrees with the subject "my wife" in terms of the third person singular form. The sentence is expressing a parallelism between the speaker's care for their children and their care for their wife. Therefore, the verb "does" is used to maintain consistency and agreement in the sentence structure.

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10.

I must practice this lesson, and everyone must _________.

Explanation
The word "too" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence by indicating that everyone else must also practice the lesson.

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