Learn how to use “so” and “neither” in English, like “So am I” and “Neither do I.” There are clear A2 grammar rules, examples, and an interactive test!
So / Neither: How to Agree with Someone in English
When someone talks about themselves, you might want to say “Me too!” or “Me neither!” We have short, simple ways to do this in English. We use both so and neither.
1. If someone says something positive, say “So + auxiliary + I.”
The auxiliary verb is a helper verb, such as am, is, are, do, does, have, has, can, will, and so on.
Examples:
- Friend: I like coffee.
You: So do I. → (I like coffee too.) - Friend: I am tired.
You: So am I. → (I am tired too.) - Friend: I can swim.
You: So can I. → (I can swim too.) - Friend: I have a dog.
You: So do I. → (I have a dog too.) - Friend: I went to the park yesterday.
You: So did I. → (I went too.)
2. If someone says a negative thing, use “Neither + auxiliary + I.”
You can also say “Nor” instead of “Neither,” but “Neither” is more common.
Examples:
- Friend: I don’t like spinach.
You: Neither do I. → (I don’t like it either.) - Friend: I am not hungry.
You: Neither am I. → (I am not hungry either.) - Friend: I can’t drive.
You: Neither can I. → (I can’t drive either.) - Friend: I haven’t been to London.
You: Neither have I. → (I haven’t been there either.) - Friend: I didn’t watch the movie.
You: Neither did I. → (I didn’t watch it either.)
Quick Tips
- Use the same auxiliary verb that your friend did.
- If there isn’t an auxiliary (simple present or past), use do, does, or did.
- Don’t say “me too” when someone says something bad. “I don’t like it” is wrong. “Me too.”
- Right: “I don’t like it.” “Me neither.”
