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What is the difference between too and either ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between too and either ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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The differences between “either” and “too” are that “either” is used in negative sentences, and “too” is used in positive or affirmative sentences.
"He can play the piano and the violin too."
"He has never been to Italy. Me either."
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Ex 1:
-I don't like milkshakes.
-I don't like it either.
Ex 2:
-I don't have a clue.
-I don't either.
(In these two sentences, either is used in negative sentences instead of "also" or "too")
Ex 3:
-We have to escape! There are agents on either side of us!
(In this sentence, either means both.)
Ex 4:
-Which sweater is better?
-Either one is fine.
Ex 5:
-Either person would be ideal for the new position.
(In these 2 sentences, either is used to refer to a choice between two possibilities)
Ex 6:
-My baby's name will be either John or Jack.
("Either- or" is a phrase. It is used to refer to a situation in which there is a choice between two different plans of action, but both together are not possible)
"Too", on the other hand, is used after mentioning another person, thing, or aspect that a previous statement applies to, or includes. (Not in negative sentences, mind you!!)
-I loved the experience!
-Yeah, I did too!
-It was a pleasure to have made your acquaintance.
-It was a pleasure for me too!
-I am sure!
-Me too!
I hope this helps!
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