Comprehensive ESL worksheet designed to help students practice using 'neither', 'either', 'nor', and 'so' for agreement.

Let's solve the grammar worksheet step by step. This exercise focuses on using "neither," "either," "nor," and "so" correctly in English sentences to express agreement or negation.

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🔹 Section 1: Understanding Examples

The top box shows examples:

- "So" is used for positive statements (affirmative).
- *My son is a good student. So is my daughter.* → Both are good students.
- *I've got a new bicycle. So has Mary.* → Both have a new bike.

- "Either" / "Neither" / "Nor" are used for negative statements.
- *Peter doesn't like meat. Sally doesn't either.* → Both don’t like meat.
- *I won’t go. Neither will Sally.* → Both won’t go.
- *Neither does Sally.* → Used after a negative sentence to add another subject.

> ✔ Rule:
> - So + auxiliary verb + subject → for positive agreement.
> - Neither/Nor + auxiliary verb + subject → for negative agreement.
> - Either = "also not" (used at the end of a sentence).

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🔹 Section 2: Answer with "So" or "Neither/Nor"

We need to respond with a short sentence using "So" (for positive) or "Neither" / "Nor" (for negative), matching the meaning.

#### 🟣 Left Column – Use "So" or "Neither/Nor"

1. I must stay here.
→ So must I. (Positive, same obligation)

2. I came to school on time.
→ So did I. (Affirmative past)

3. Susan has got blonde hair.
→ So has she. (Present perfect)

4. Scott can play tennis well.
→ So can he. (Ability)

5. The teacher was angry.
→ So was she. (Past state)

6. John has just phoned.
→ So has he. (Present perfect)

7. They lived in Madrid.
→ So did they. (Past tense)

8. Margaret likes 'paella'.
→ So does she. (Present simple)

9. I help my mother at home.
→ So do I. (Present simple)

10. She works too hard.
→ So does she. (Present simple)

11. Peter should practice his pronunciation.
→ So should he. (Modal verb)

12. She feels cold.
→ So does she. (Present simple)

13. I will come if I have time.
→ So will I. (Future conditional)

14. I’ve finished.
→ So have I. (Present perfect)

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#### 🔵 Right Column – Replace "so" with "NEITHER" or "NOR"

Now we replace "so" with neither or nor, turning the sentence into a negative.

> Remember: "Neither" and "nor" are used for negatives.
> Structure: Neither/Nor + auxiliary verb + subject

1. I'm not a nurse.
→ Neither am I.

2. They didn't stay anything.
→ Neither did they.
*(Note: "didn't stay anything" is awkward; likely meant "They didn't say anything.")*
→ Neither did they.

3. He shouldn't stay out so late.
→ Neither should he.

4. Sheila doesn't like maths.
→ Neither does she.

5. I didn't do it if I were you.
→ Neither would I.
*(Conditional: "If I were you, I wouldn't do it." → "Neither would I.")*

6. His brother can't drive a car.
→ Neither can he.

7. Peter doesn't teach History.
→ Neither does he.

8. My son is going to work harder next year.
→ So is mine. *(This is positive — but the instruction says "use neither or nor", which is confusing.)*
✘ Wait — this sentence is positive, so we cannot use neither/nor. But the task says “use NEITHER or NOR in place of ‘so’” — so maybe it’s a mistake?

But let's assume we’re replacing "so" only when applicable. Since this is positive, we skip unless there’s a typo.

However, the original says: “Now you must use NEITHER or NOR in place of ‘so’.” So perhaps these sentences originally had "so" and we're replacing it.

Let's re-read: The list starts with "I'm not a nurse." — no "so". So likely, the instruction is asking us to form a negative response using neither/nor, as if someone said something negative.

So we are forming responses like:
- A: I'm not a nurse. → B: Neither am I.

So we continue:

9. She can't play tennis this afternoon.
→ Neither can she.

10. You mustn't use your mobile phone in class.
→ Neither must I.

11. Peter hasn't waited for a long time.
→ Neither has he.

12. They won't be here on Sunday.
→ Neither will they.

13. My friends didn't go to the party.
→ Neither did I.

14. John doesn't remember.
→ Neither does he.

✔ All corrected with neither/nor.

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🔹 Section 3: Rewrite Using NEITHER, NOR, or SO

Rewrite the sentences using neither, nor, or so to make them more concise.

1. My sister cut herself. Your sister cut herself.
→ My sister cut herself. So did your sister.
*(Or: "Your sister cut herself too." but "So did..." is better for grammar focus.)*

2. My brother cleaned his shoes before going to bed. His brother cleaned his shoes before going to bed too.
→ My brother cleaned his shoes before going to bed. So did his brother.

3. Peter didn't know about it and I didn't know about it either.
→ Peter didn't know about it. Neither did I.

4. The manager wasn't surprised. His companions weren't surprised either.
→ The manager wasn't surprised. Neither were his companions.

5. You mustn't touch the teacher's bag. The other students mustn't either.
→ You mustn't touch the teacher's bag. Neither must the other students.

6. We had our lunch at home. Sally had hers at home too.
→ We had our lunch at home. So did Sally.

7. The students can't leave yet and the teachers can't leave yet either.
→ The students can't leave yet. Neither can the teachers.

8. Her horse won't jump over the river and mine won't either.
→ Her horse won't jump over the river. Neither will mine.

9. We have a new car. Mr. Brown has a new car too.
→ We have a new car. So does Mr. Brown.

10. The driver shouted. I shouted too.
→ The driver shouted. So did I.

11. You ought to come. Your parents ought to come either.
→ You ought to come. So ought your parents.
*(Note: "either" is incorrect here because it's positive. "So ought..." is correct.)*

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✔ Final Answers Summary

#### ✔ Left Column (Use "So" or "Neither/Nor")

1. So must I.
2. So did I.
3. So has she.
4. So can he.
5. So was she.
6. So has he.
7. So did they.
8. So does she.
9. So do I.
10. So does she.
11. So should he.
12. So does she.
13. So will I.
14. So have I.

#### ✔ Right Column (Replace with Neither/Nor)

1. Neither am I.
2. Neither did they.
3. Neither should he.
4. Neither does she.
5. Neither would I.
6. Neither can he.
7. Neither does he.
8. Neither can she.
9. Neither must I.
10. Neither has he.
11. Neither will they.
12. Neither did I.
13. Neither does he.

#### ✔ Bottom Section (Rewritten)

1. My sister cut herself. So did your sister.
2. My brother cleaned his shoes before going to bed. So did his brother.
3. Peter didn't know about it. Neither did I.
4. The manager wasn't surprised. Neither were his companions.
5. You mustn't touch the teacher's bag. Neither must the other students.
6. We had our lunch at home. So did Sally.
7. The students can't leave yet. Neither can the teachers.
8. Her horse won't jump over the river. Neither will mine.
9. We have a new car. So does Mr. Brown.
10. The driver shouted. So did I.
11. You ought to come. So ought your parents.

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🔍 Key Grammar Tips:

- "So" = affirmative agreement → So + auxiliary + subject
- "Neither/Nor" = negative agreement → Neither/Nor + auxiliary + subject
- "Either" = "also not" (at end of sentence)
- Use "neither" or "nor" when continuing a negative idea.
- Always match the tense and auxiliary verb.

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