Unit 7
Chapter 2
so, too, either, neither (p. 484)
John likes coffee and so does Jim.
John likes coffee and Jim does, too.
Frank doesn't like coffee, and neither does Jack.
Frank doesn't like coffee, and Jack doesn't, either.
Neither Frank nor Jack like coffee.
Either John or Jim like coffee.
I. Activity
The Comprehensive Reading in this Unit states that:
"Neither sentences nor words by themselves entirely convey meaning."
If you had to teach your students to read and understand the English word "cough", give at least five ways that you could do it.
II. Exchanges
A: The meeting is only for PTA members?
B: Yes. Teachers don't have to come and principals don't either.
A: But I think we should go anyway.
B: So do I.
A: Serving coffee would be nice.
B: But neither Ms. Park nor Ms. Shin like coffee.
A: The students don't like the book and neither do the teachers.
B: Then why are you using it?
A: It's all we've got.
A: Students like school picnics and so do the teachers.
B: Really. They give everyone a chance to play together.
III. Quotations
If we taught children to speak, they'd never learn.
- William Hull
When I use a word, it means just what I want it to mean - neither more nor less.
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