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The verb in your response changes to match the original statement: **So am I**, **Neither can I**, and so on.\n\n:::example\n“I like cooking.” — “**So do I.**”\nBoth people like cooking.\n\n“I don’t eat meat.” — “**Neither do I.**”\nBoth people avoid meat.\n:::\n\nThese responses mean more than “I agree”: they say that you share the same situation, experience or feeling.\n\n## 2. The two response patterns\n\nUse **so** after a positive statement and **neither** after a negative statement.\n\n| Original statement | Response pattern | Example response |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Positive | **So + auxiliary + subject** | **So do I.** |\n| Negative | **Neither + auxiliary + subject** | **Neither do I.** |\n\nAn *auxiliary* is a helping verb such as **do**, **have** or **will**. We also use **be** and modal verbs such as **can** in these patterns.\n\nThe verb goes **before the subject**, but the response is a statement, not a question.\n\n:::warning\n**Neither** already gives the response a negative meaning. Do not add **not**.\n\n✓ “I can’t swim.” — “**Neither can I.**”\n\n✗ “I can’t swim.” — “Neither can’t I.”\n:::\n\n## 3. Choosing the right verb\n\nMatch the tense and the auxiliary or modal verb in the original statement. If there is more than one auxiliary, use the first one: “I’ve been working.” — “**So have I.**”\n\n| Verb form in the statement | Original statement | Matching response |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Present simple: most verbs | “I work from home.” | “**So do I.**” |\n| Past simple: most verbs | “I didn’t sleep well.” | “**Neither did I.**” |\n| Present simple: be | “I’m tired.” | “**So am I.**” |\n| Past simple: be | “I wasn’t ready.” | “**Neither was I.**” |\n| Present continuous | “I’m waiting for the bus.” | “**So am I.**” |\n| Present perfect | “I haven’t finished.” | “**Neither have I.**” |\n| Will | “I’ll be there.” | “**So will I.**” |\n| Can | “I can’t drive.” | “**Neither can I.**” |\n| Would | “I’d like some tea.” | “**So would I.**” |\n\nFor most present simple verbs, use **do** or **does**. For most past simple verbs, use **did**. Do not repeat the main verb.\n\n:::example\n“I love this song.” — “**So do I.**”\nNot: “So love I.”\n\n“I bought a ticket.” — “**So did I.**”\nNot: “So bought I.”\n:::\n\n:::note\nFor possession, follow the structure used in the statement:\n\n“I **have** a bike.” — “**So do I.**”\n\n“I**’ve got** a bike.” — “**So have I.**”\n:::\n\n## 4. Talking about other people\n\nThe subject does not have to be **I**. You can say that the statement is also true for someone else. Make the response verb agree with its own subject.\n\n:::example\n“I like tennis.” — “**So does my sister.**”\nMy sister likes tennis too.\n\n“Leo isn’t coming.” — “**Neither are his parents.**”\nHis parents aren’t coming either.\n\n“We were late.” — “**So was I.**”\nI was late too.\n:::\n\nNotice the changes: **do → does**, **is → are**, and **were → was**. Match the original tense, but choose the verb form for the new subject.\n\n## 5. Other natural responses\n\nYou can also use a normal subject–verb order with **too** or **either**.\n\n| Statement | Response with so or neither | Another response |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| “I’m hungry.” | “**So am I.**” | “**I am too.**” |\n| “I don’t like crowds.” | “**Neither do I.**” | “**I don’t either.**” |\n\n**Me too** and **Me neither** are common informal responses to positive and negative statements respectively. **Nor do I** is another correct form of **Neither do I**.\n\nIf the statement is **not** true for you, do not use an agreement response:\n\n- “I like coffee.” — “**I don’t.**”\n- “I can’t drive.” — “**I can.**”\n\nThese short responses express a difference. Their tone can sound direct, so use a friendly voice in conversation.\n\n## 6. A quick response checklist\n\n1. Is the statement also true for the new subject? If not, do not use **so** or **neither**.\n2. Is the statement positive or negative? Choose **so** or **neither**.\n3. 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