In this article, I will share one of my latest pet peeves. Today’s topic would be: ‘also,’ ‘too’ and ‘either.’
intermezzo
‘pet peeve‘ adalah sesuatu yang mengganggu, membuat risih atau mengeluh.
Have you ever heard anyone said/written one of these?
- “I bought that also!”
- “I am too going” or
- “Me, either!”
Or do you say or write one of those? Well, let’s learn the proper way to use ‘also,’ ‘too’ and ‘either.’
Some of you might argue that all three words (also, too & either) mean ‘juga.’ I sincerely agree. However their position & use are different.
Also
‘Also’ digunakan dalam kalimat positif, untuk menyatakan kesamaan.
- I teach English. Alice also teaches English.
- Saya mengajar bahasa Inggris. Alice juga mengajar bahasa Inggris.
- I love rendang. I also love meatball.
- Saya suka rendang. Saya juga suka bakso.
Also can come:
- after “to be”,
- Contoh:
- I am also a translator.
- She was also in Bali.
- We were also invited to the event.
- Contoh:
- before single verb form,
- Contoh:
- I also sell clothes.
- She also lives in Bali.
- They also brought their own crew.
- Contoh:
- after modal verbs.
- Contoh:
- I can also fix computers.
- You must also go to the bank.
- They should also bring their coupons.
- Contoh:
Practice:
I bought a new bag at the sale. I ….. found a pair of matching shoes.
Answer:
I bought a new bag at the sale. I (also) found a pair of matching shoes.
Too
‘Too’ digunakan digunakan dalam kalimat positif, untuk menyatakan kesamaan. Mirip ‘also’ tapi dengan penempatan yang berbeda.
- I teach English. Alice teaches English too.
- Saya mengajar bahasa Inggris. Alice juga mengajar bahasa Inggris.
- I love rendang. I love meatball too.
- Saya suka rendang. Saya juga suka bakso.
Tidak seperti ‘also’ yang diposisikan di tengah kalimat, ‘too’ ditempatkan di akhir kalimat/klausa.
Contoh:
- I am a translator too.
- She lives in Bali too.
- You must go to the bank too.
Practice:
The car isn’t expensive and I like the color ….. . I think I’ll buy it.
Answer:
The car isn’t expensive and I like the color (too). I think I’ll buy it.
Meski ‘too’ umumnya ditempatkan di akhir kalimat/klausa, ‘too’ bisa diselipkan setelah subjek kalimat & diapit dengan tanda koma.
Contoh:
- She, too, was in Bali.
- I, too, am trying to find a way to fix the machine.
Either
‘Either’ digunakan digunakan dalam kalimat negatif, untuk menyatakan kesamaan negatif.
- I don’t teach English. Alice doesn’t teach English either.
- Saya tidak mengajar b.Inggris. Alice juga tidak mengajar b.Inggris.
- I don’t love rendang. I don’t love meatball either.
- Saya tidak suka rendang. Saya juga tidak suka bakso.
Saat menyatakan ‘juga’ atau kesamaan negatif, ‘either’ umumnya diletakkan di akhir klausa.
Contoh:
- They don’t have to sing either.
- She doesn’t live in Bali either.
Practice:
I don’t speak English. I don’t speak French ….. . I need an interpreter.
Answer:
I don’t speak English. I don’t speak French (either) . I need an interpreter.
Practice:
So there goes our quick session on ‘also,’ ‘too’ and ‘either.’ Wanna test how well you understand the differences? Try out these questions by choosing the correct answers:
Compiled and written by @miss_qiak at @EnglishTips4U on Saturday, December 22, 2012
Related post(s):
- #EngClass: Either
- #EngClass: Neither (Part 2)
- #EngClass: ‘Either… or’ vs. ‘Neither… nor’
- #EngQuiz: Choose the correct one
- #GrammarTrivia: ‘Cardinal numbers’ vs. ‘ordinal numbers’
^MQ
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