So and Neither

So and Neither

So and neither responses can be very difficult. Let's just focus on what we say if we agree with someone.

If someone says something negative and we agree with them we can use neither.
If someone says something positive and we agree with them we can use so.

We must also remember that the verb in the statement needs to agree with the verb in the response:

"I am excited about the party."
"So am I."

Try these multiple choice questions. What is the correct response if you agree?

Link: Confusing Words

Lesson by Caroline Devane, teacher at EC Cape Town English language school

• 1 - I don't like mushrooms.
  
  So do I
  Neither don't I
  Neither do I
  
  
• 2 - I love going to the cinema.
  
  So am I
  I can
  So do I
  
  
• 3 - I can't swim.
  
  I can
  Neither can I
  Neither do I
  
  
• 4 - I haven't got a dog
  
  I have
  Neither have I
  So have I
  
  
• 5 - I enjoyed the concert.
  
  Neither did I
  So did I
  So have I
  
  
• 6 - I want to go shopping.
  
  So do I
  I am
  So have I
  
  
• 7 - I'm really tired.
  
  So am I
  So have I
  So did I
  
  
• 8 - I don't agree.
  
  So do I
  Neither do I
  Neither did I
  
  
• 9 - I wish it was Saturday!
  
  Neither do I
  So do I
  So can I
  
  
• 10 - I've got 3 sisters.
  
  Neither have I
  So have I
  So am I