Write similar dialogues. Use all the tenses you know up to know.

Study the use of "too" and "either" in this context,"talking about things in common".

Lesson 2

The use of “Too” and “Either” (Things in common)

Outcome: By the end of the lesson you will be able to talk about things in common using “too” and “either”.

STUDY THE CHART CAREFULLY

Grammar: RESPONSES WITH TOO AND EITHER
Affirmative		Negative
With To Be (Simple Present)
A: I’m allergic to animals. B: Really, I am too.(you agree) C: I am not.(You disagree)		A: I don’t watch much television B: I don’t either.(You agree) C: I do. (You disagree)
With Simple Present (of the other verbs)
A: I watch the pro football. B: I do too.(You agree) C: I don’t.(You disagree)		A: I don’t watch much television B: I don’t either.(You agree) C: I do. (You disagree)
With Can
A:I can shop for hours! B:I can too.(You agree C:I can’t. I get tired very fast.(You disagree)		A: I can’t afford anything new. B: I can’t either. (You agree) C: I can. I am rich. (You disagree)
Practice: Complete on the blanks with appropriate words or expressions.
1. A: I watch a lot of TV. (Agree) B: _________________. 2. A: I can’t afford a new car. (A) B: _________________. 3. A: I’m not a sports fan. (D) B: _________________. 4. A: I don’t have a pet. (A) B: _________________.		5. A: I can shop all day. (D) B: _________________. 6. A: My sister gets up very early. (A) B: _________________. 7. A: I’m allergic to some foods. (D) B: _________________. 8. A: I like strawberries. (D) B: _________________.

Let’s practice. Use the pictures to agree or disagree

1. A: I am exhausted. Agree:B: …………… Disagree: B: …………………

2. A: I Love dogs. Agree:B: …………… Disagree: B: …………………

3. A: I can make chocolate cake. Agree:B: …………… Disagree: B: …………………

4. A: I can’t afford this house Agree:B: …………… Disagree: B: …………………

5. A: I ran around the park yesterday. Agree:B: …………… Disagree: B: …………………

BASIC ENGLISH II

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