AGREEING AND DISAGREEING (3)
19 / 09 / 2012
AGREEING AND DISAGREEING (3): meaning and examples
Good morning,
Today and tomorrow we are going to explain how to use the phrases SO and NEITHER for agreeing and disagreeing.
Today's expression is: SO auxiliary verb subject
It is used: to agree with a previous affirmative statement. The form of the auxiliary verb corresponds to the verb tense in this previous statement. The subject of this 'agreement' expression can change depending on who you are referring to. I think if we look at some examples it will be clear.
Present simple
A: I live in Barcelona.
B: So do I.
Present continuous
A: John is learning to play tennis.
B: So is Melissa.
Past simple
A: We ate roast chicken last night for supper.
B: So did we.
Past continuous
A: I was watching TV when the earthquake happened.
B: So were we.
Present perfect
A: They've been to New York several times.
B: So have I.
Modal verb WOULD
A: If I had more time, I would learn German.
B: So would I.
Modal verb SHOULD
A: I should renew my passport.
B: So should I.
As you can see, we must adapt this SO DO I phrase according to the verb tense and the person we are referring to. It is similar to ME TOO, which you may find easier to use. However, you should become familiar with this expression so that you can understand it if somebody else uses it while they are talking to you.
Have a great day!
Today and tomorrow we are going to explain how to use the phrases SO and NEITHER for agreeing and disagreeing.
Today's expression is: SO auxiliary verb subject
It is used: to agree with a previous affirmative statement. The form of the auxiliary verb corresponds to the verb tense in this previous statement. The subject of this 'agreement' expression can change depending on who you are referring to. I think if we look at some examples it will be clear.
Present simple
A: I live in Barcelona.
B: So do I.
Present continuous
A: John is learning to play tennis.
B: So is Melissa.
Past simple
A: We ate roast chicken last night for supper.
B: So did we.
Past continuous
A: I was watching TV when the earthquake happened.
B: So were we.
Present perfect
A: They've been to New York several times.
B: So have I.
Modal verb WOULD
A: If I had more time, I would learn German.
B: So would I.
Modal verb SHOULD
A: I should renew my passport.
B: So should I.
As you can see, we must adapt this SO DO I phrase according to the verb tense and the person we are referring to. It is similar to ME TOO, which you may find easier to use. However, you should become familiar with this expression so that you can understand it if somebody else uses it while they are talking to you.
Have a great day!
