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Affirmative agreement |
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Structure 1 |
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S = Subject |
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S BE ,
and so BE
S |
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They were surprised, and so were we |
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Avoid using also instead of so.
Avoid using the incorrect pattern: |
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S = Subject |
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S BE ,
and S BE
so |
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They were surprised, and we were so |
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Structure 2 |
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S = Subject; V = Verb |
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S
V ,
and so DO S |
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My wife talked to him about it, and so did
I |
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Avoid using BE instead of DO. Avoid using the verb
again instead of DO.
Avoid using the
verb incorrect pattern: |
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S = Subject; V = Verb |
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S
V ,
and S DO so |
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My wife talked to him about it, and
I did so |
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EXAMPLE: |
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Incorrect: |
We are going to the concert, and so do they. |
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Correct: |
We are going to
the concert, and so are they. |
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