So and Neither
So… and Neither both show agreement with the speaker.
So… shows agreement with an affirmative statement.
Neither… shows agreement with a negative statement.
A: I’m a careful driver. A: I’m not an aggressive driver.
B: So am I. B: Neither am I.
A: I hurt myself all the time. A: I very seldom cut myself.
B: So do I. B: Neither do I.
A: I burned myself on the stove. A: I didn’t slip on the wet floor.
B: So did I. B: Neither did I.
A: I’ve been in one car accident in my life. A: I’ve never broken an arm or leg.
B: So have I. B: Neither have I.
Form, Meaning and Function
Modal Auxiliaries
Use must to talk about laws and rules. Use should to give advice.
You must stop at the traffic lights. You should drive under the speed limit.
You must not park on the sidewalk. You shouldn’t eat when you’re driving.
Note: Must is stronger than should. It has a more formal or official tone.
Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of manner are normally formed by adding -ly to an adjective. They express how something is done.
How did he drive? He drove slowly.
How did she walk? She walked quickly.
Adjectives that end in l double the l: careful carefully
Note: Sometimes an adjective and an adverb have the same form:
He’s a fast driver. He drives fast. He’s a hard worker. He works hard.
The adverb form of good is well: He’s a good player. He plays well.
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