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.
before single verb form,
- Contoh:
  - I also sell clothes.
  - She also lives in Bali.
  - They also brought their own crew.
after modal verbs.
- Contoh:
  - I can also fix computers.
  - You must also go to the bank.
  - They should also bring their coupons.

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:

1. I’m taking an English course at the tuition center. Clare is in the class (also/too/either).

also

too

correct

either

2. He plays game everyday. He doesn’t study (also/too/either). No wonder he got an F!

also

too

either

correct

3. She’s been working for 5 months. She has (also/too/either) taking night classes the entire time.

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