Complete the sentences both, neither and too.
This ESL EFL free worksheet is about practicing too, both and neither. Students read and answer the questions. The worksheet has an answer key.
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“Too”
Use Case: To indicate that the same thing is true for another person or thing.
Structure: [Subject] + [Verb] + [Object] + too.
Example: “I love pizza.” / “I love pizza too.”
“Both”
Use Case: To refer to two people or things, considered together.
Structure: Both + [Noun/Subject Pronouns] + [Verb].
Example: “Both cats are sleeping.”
“Neither”
Use Case: To indicate that a negative statement is true for two people or things.
Structure: Neither + [Noun/Subject Pronouns] + [Verb].
Example: “Neither option is available.”
Now, let’s put these into a table with more examples:
| Word | Use Case | Structure | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Too | Agreement/addition | [Subject] + [Verb] + [Object] + too. | “She can come too.” |
| Both | Two items/people together | Both + [Noun/Subject Pronouns] + [Verb]. | “Both (of them) are coming to the party.” |
| Neither | Negative agreement for two items/people | Neither + [Noun/Subject Pronouns] + [Verb]. | “Neither (of them) has any money left.” |
Fun Practice
To make this grammar topic more engaging, let’s create a scenario:
- Alice and Bob are at a party. Alice says, “I’m having a great time!” Bob replies, “I’m having a great time too!”
- When asked who from their group is attending the concert, Alice says, “Both Alice and Bob are going.”
- If someone asks if Alice or Bob can lend them some money, the answer might be, “Neither Alice nor Bob can lend you money.”
Creative Twist
You can also use these words in more complex sentences:
- “I too have wondered about the stars.” (Poetic use of “too”)
- “Both the sea and the sky are shades of blue.” (Descriptive use of “both”)
- “Neither the rain nor the wind could dampen their spirits.” (Storytelling use of “neither”)
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