The words also, as well and too have very similar meanings, but they go in different positions. Also usually goes before the verb. As well and too usually go at the end of the sentence.
Complete the following sentences.
1. She not only sings; she ———————– plays the violin.
a) also
b) as well
c) too
2. Give me some toast ————————–, please.
a) as well
b) either
c) also
3. It is a nice house, but it is very small. ————————, it needs a lot of repairs.
a) also
b) as well
c) too
4. Peter isn’t here today. John isn’t here ————————–
a) either
b) also
c) too
5. I know you don’t like me. I don’t like you —————————–
a) either
b) also
c) too
6. She not only sings; she plays the piano —————————-
a) too
b) also
c) either
7. ‘She is beautiful.’ ‘Her sister is ——————————–‘
a) also
b) as well
c) either
Answers
1. She not only sings; she also plays the violin.
2. Give me some toast as well, please.
3. It is a nice house, but it is very small. Also, it needs a lot of repairs.
4. Peter isn’t here today. John isn’t here either.
5. I know you don’t like me. I don’t like you either.
6. She not only sings; she plays the piano too.
7. ‘She is beautiful.’ ‘Her sister is as well.’
