So do I. Neither can I.

  • A2 · Elementary
  • Grammar lesson
  • 60 min
  • So do I, Neither can I

Agreeing with so and neither: I love jazz. — So do I! — I can't dance, though. — Neither can I. So am I, So did I, Neither have I, and the right helper verb each time. From meeting a new neighbor at a block party to a game: what do you and your teacher have in common?

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So do I.Neither can I.So am I.

What's in the lesson

  1. 1Warm-up
  2. 2In this lesson
  3. 3Check the conversationListening comprehension
  4. 4What does it mean?Grammar exercise
  5. 5Find the answersGrammar exercise
  6. 6So do I. Neither can I.Grammar rule
  7. 7Agree with themGrammar exercise
  8. 8Which answer?Grammar exercise
  9. 9My grandma and meGrammar exercise
  10. 10Find the mistakeGrammar exercise
  11. 11Say it naturallySpeaking practice
  12. 12Five things in commonSpeaking practice
  13. 13About youGrammar exercise
  14. 14Wrap-up

Homework

  1. 1Homework: at the bus stopGrammar exercise
  2. 2Homework: which answer?Grammar exercise
  3. 3Homework: find the mistakeGrammar exercise
  4. 4Homework: you and meDiscussion

Two slides from the lesson

Warm-up

A few questions about you before we start.

  1. What are your neighbors like? Do you often talk to them?
  2. Are there street parties or other neighborhood events in your town?
  3. Think of your best friend. What do you both love?

Grammar rule

So do I. Neither can I.

They say (+)You agreeThey say (−)You agree
I'm a teacher.So am I.I'm not ready.Neither am I.
I like spicy food.So do I.I don't drink coffee.Neither do I.
My boss works on Sundays.So does my husband.My boss doesn't drive.Neither does my husband.
I went to bed late.So did I.I didn't hear the alarm.Neither did I.
I can ride a horse.So can I.I can't whistle.Neither can I.
I've read this book.So have I.I've never tried sushi.Neither have I.
I'll help.So will I.I won't tell her.Neither will I.
  • Use the same helper (the helping verb): am / is / are, was / were, can, have / has, will.
  • No helper in the first sentence (the present simple or the past simple)? Use do / does / did.
  • The helper comes before the person: So do I. So does my sister. (not So I do)
  • After neither, the verb is positive: Neither can I. (not Neither can't I). A sentence with never is negative too: I've never… → Neither have I.
  • In one sentence: My dad loves golf, and so does my uncle. My phone isn't working, and neither is the TV.
Me too and Me neither are short and informal, but only for I. For other people, and for the right helper, use So… and Neither….

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