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English Tip of the Day: 167 Neither ... I

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Tip of the Day:

Neither ... I

Usage Tip

This form is used when we want to show that we feel the same way as another person, or have performed the same action. Use this form when agreeing with negative sentences. Remember that the auxiliary verb changes based on the subject and the tense of the original statement. The form is usually used in the first person singular, however, other forms are also possible.

Example Sentences

They won't be attending the conference. - Neither will we.
He hasn't been to class for a week. - Neither have they.

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