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Affirmative & Negative Agreement

(সমর্থনমূলক এবং অস্বীকৃতিসূচক সমঝোতা)

🔎 Topic Information:

Affirmative and negative agreement refers to how we show agreement or disagreement with a previously mentioned positive or negative statement. This structure allows us to avoid repetition by using short responses such as so / too / also / either / neither.

·         These patterns are important in both spoken and written English, especially in connected speech and cohesion.

·         It tests your knowledge of auxiliary verbs, word order, and understanding of positive/negative logic.

✅ Affirmative Agreement (Positive Statements):

When someone makes a positive statement, and another person wants to agree, we use:

✅ Structure 1:

So + Auxiliary Verb + Subject

Example:→ California relies heavily on fruit crops, and so does Florida.→ I love tea, and so does my sister.

✅ Structure 2:

Subject + Auxiliary Verb + too / also

Example:→ California relies heavily on fruit crops, and Florida does too / also.→ I love tea, and my sister does too / also.

🟡 Note:

·         “Also” is usually used in written English and comes before the verb.

·         “Too” is used in spoken English and comes at the end of the sentence.

❌ Negative Agreement (Negative Statements):

When someone makes a negative statement and another person wants to agree (also be negative), we use:

❌ Structure 1:

Neither + Auxiliary Verb + Subject

Example:→ My family members do not like tea, and neither do I.→ He doesn't eat meat, and neither does his wife.

❌ Structure 2:

Subject + Auxiliary Verb + not + either

Example:→ My family members do not like tea, and I don’t either.→ He doesn't eat meat, and his wife doesn’t either.

🟡 Common Errors (Incorrect Forms):🚫 “I don’t too”🚫 “Neither I do”🚫 “I do neither” (used in formal/literary style only)

📚 Sample Questions (Grammar MCQs):

01. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops and —.A. Florida alsoB. Florida tooC. so does Florida ✅D. Florida is as well

02. My family members do not like tea and —.A. neither do I ✅B. I don’t tooC. I do neitherD. neither I do

📝 Summary Rules:

Agreement Type	Structure	Example
Affirmative Agreement	So + Auxiliary + Subject	So does she.
Affirmative Agreement	Subject + Auxiliary + too/also	He does too.
Negative Agreement	Neither + Auxiliary + Subject	Neither do I.
Negative Agreement	Subject + Auxiliary + not + either	I don’t either.

Classification of Agreement in English Grammar

✳️ Topic: Affirmative and Negative Agreement

Understanding agreement helps learners express shared experiences, preferences, and actions concisely. This section explores two main types:

🔵 1. Affirmative Agreement

(ইতিবাচক সমর্থন বা একমত হওয়া)

🔍 Definition

Affirmative agreement refers to agreeing with a positive statement made by someone else. It is often used in conversations to avoid repetition.

✅ Structures of Affirmative Agreement:

i. Subject + Auxiliary Verb + too/also

ii. So + Auxiliary Verb + Subject

📘 Examples:

Sentence A (Positive Statement)	Sentence B (Agreement)
Himel is honest,	and you are too / also.
They will leave at noon,	and you will too.
We are going to the concert,	and so are they.
I am worried about it,	and so is he.
Rose wants to go home,	and so do we.
Mary wants to go home,	and we do too.
Julia goes to that school,	and she does also.
Pioneer men and women endured terrible hardships,	and so did their children.

📝 Affirmative Agreement Exercises:

Fill in the blanks using the correct auxiliary and structure (either so + aux + subject or subject + aux + too):

1.       Bitu likes to fly, and her brother __________ too.

2.       They will leave at noon, and I __________ too.

3.       He has an early appointment, and so __________ I.

4.       Rabia has already written her composition, and so __________ her friends.

5.       Their plane is arriving at nine o'clock, and so __________ mine.

6.       I should go grocery shopping this afternoon, and so __________ my neighbour.

7.       We like to swim in the pool, and they __________ too.

8.       Our Spanish teacher loves to travel, and so __________ we.

9.       He has lived in Mexico for five years, and you __________ too.

10.   I must write them a letter, and she __________ too.

✅ Answers:

1.       does

2.       will

3.       do

4.       have

5.       is

6.       should

7.       do

8.       do

9.       have

10.   must

🔴 2. Negative Agreement

(নেতিবাচক সমর্থন বা একমত হওয়া)

🔍 Definition

Negative agreement is used to agree with a negative statement made by another person. Two main structures are used to reflect this kind of agreement.

❌ Structures of Negative Agreement:

i. Subject + Auxiliary Verb + not + either

ii. Neither + Auxiliary Verb + Subject

📘 Examples:

Sentence A (Negative Statement)	Sentence B (Agreement)
He won’t be here today,	and neither will his sister.
Jane won't go to the party,	and neither will he.
She is not in agreement,	and neither am I.
I didn’t know the answer,	and neither did he.
She hasn’t finished the work,	and neither have I.

📝 Negative Agreement Exercises:

Fill in the blanks using either neither + aux + subject or subject + aux + not + either:

1.       The children shouldn’t take that medicine, and ________ should she.

2.       We don’t plan to attend the concert, and ________ do they.

3.       I don’t like tennis, and he doesn’t ________.

4.       She didn’t see anyone she knew, and ________ did Tim.

5.       The Yankees couldn’t play due to the bad weather, and ________ could the Angels.

6.       Mary can’t type well, and her sister can’t ________.

7.       I’m not interested in reading that book, and ________ is she.

8.       They won’t have to work on weekends, and we won’t ________.

9.       I can’t stand listening to that music, and she can’t ________.

10.   Michael doesn’t speak English, and his family doesn’t ________.

✅ Answers:

1.       neither

2.       neither

3.       either

4.       neither

5.       neither

6.       either

7.       neither

8.       either

9.       either

10.   either

🧠 Conclusion:

Type	Use	Structures
Affirmative Agreement	To agree with positive statements	- So + aux + subject- Subject + aux + too/also
Negative Agreement	To agree with negative statements	- Subject + aux + not + either- Neither + aux + subject

                                    Remind The Rules

1. Technically, glass is a mineral and so —.A. we haveB. we areC. have weD. are we

Correct answer: B. we areExplanation:This is an example of inversion used with "so" for agreement. "Glass is a mineral" → "So are we."

2. He behaved so nicely with me. And so —. [13th BCS]A. I behavedB. I didC. I tooD. did I

Correct answer: B. I didExplanation:“So + auxiliary verb + subject” is the structure for agreement with a past simple action like “behaved.”

3. One ought to cooperate with one's neighbours when they are in trouble, and —.A. neither do theyB. so do theyC. so they doD. vice versa

Correct answer: B. so do theyExplanation:Used to express agreement: “so + auxiliary + subject.” “Do” matches the verb “cooperate.”

4. "I won't be late." The correct response may be —.A. "So do I"B. "Me neither"C. "I too"D. "Nor am I!"

Correct answer: D. "Nor am I!"Explanation:Negative agreement in present simple or future uses “Nor + auxiliary + subject.”

5. She won't be going to the party and —.A. her friends will notB. her friends will neitherC. neither her friends willD. neither will her friends

Correct answer: D. neither will her friendsExplanation:"Neither + auxiliary + subject" is used for negative agreement.

6. Pioneer men and women suffered terrible hardships, and —.A. also did the childrenB. also the childrenC. so do the childrenD. so did their children

Correct answer: D. so did their childrenExplanation:“So + auxiliary + subject” shows agreement in the past. "Did" matches "suffered."

7. "She likes cooking." The correct response is —.A. Me neitherB. So am IC. So do ID. Neither am I

Correct answer: C. So do IExplanation:Present simple agreement with “likes” requires “So do I.”

8. He didn't hurt the people, —.A. nor did he cheat themB. he didn't cheat themC. he never cheats themD. never did he cheat them

Correct answer: A. nor did he cheat themExplanation:“Nor + auxiliary + subject” is used to add another negative point.

9. The professor wanted me to send email address and —.A. so send IB. so do IC. so did ID. so I send

Correct answer: C. so did IExplanation:The verb “wanted” is past, so we use “did” for agreement.

10. My friend believes that research is a group effort and — do I.A. asB. the sameC. soD. too

Correct answer: C. soExplanation:Correct format: “so do I” to agree with a present belief.

11. A good number of adolescents do not socialize, —.A. they neither build up the careerB. nor they build up the careerC. nor do they build up the careerD. hardly they build up the career

Correct answer: C. nor do they build up the careerExplanation:Negative continuation: “Nor + auxiliary + subject + verb.”

12. They could not solve the problem, —.A. we could not eitherB. neither could not weC. also we could notD. and we could not neither

Correct answer: A. we could not eitherExplanation:“Either” is used to agree with a negative statement without inversion.

13. Find out the correct sentence.A. I am worried about it, and also he isB. I am worried about it, and so is heC. I am worried about it, and also is heD. As I am worried about it, so he is

Correct answer: B. I am worried about it, and so is heExplanation:Correct inverted form with “so”: “so + auxiliary + subject.”

Previous Years' Questions – Dhaka University

1. Poetry in every language celebrates beauty and truth – [DU B. 2021]A. So does artB. So as artC. As well as artD. Why not art?

✅ Correct Answer: A. So does artExplanation: Affirmative agreement. Structure: So + auxiliary verb + subject“Poetry celebrates” → Present simple → Use does → “So does art”

2. He is hardworking and — [DU B. 2015–16]A. I am goB. so I amC. so am ID. I too am

✅ Correct Answer: C. so am IExplanation: Affirmative agreement.Structure: So + auxiliary verb (am/is/are) + subject“He is hardworking” → “So am I”

🟩 Affirmative Agreement Rules (Reminder):

1. Subject + verb + too/also

   
   

   Example: He is tired, and I am too.

2. So + auxiliary verb + subject

   
   

   Example: He is tired. So am I.

3. My friend does not like terrorism and — [DU 2011]A. Neither I doB. Neither do IC. I doD. I do either

✅ Correct Answer: B. Neither do IExplanation: Negative agreement.Structure: Neither + auxiliary verb + subject“My friend does not like terrorism” → “Neither do I”

🟥 Negative Agreement Rules (Reminder):

• Negative + and + subject + negative auxiliary + either

  
  

  Example: She doesn’t like it, and I don’t either.

• Neither + auxiliary + subject

  
  

  Example: She doesn’t like it. Neither do I.

4. She took pictures, and — [DU C. 2004–05]A. I did soB. so I didC. I did alsoD. so did I

✅ Correct Answer: D. so did IExplanation: Affirmative agreement.Structure: So + auxiliary verb (did) + subject“She took pictures” → Past simple → Use did → “So did I”

5. Which one of the following is correct? [DU C. 2000–01]A. Pioneer men and women endured terrible hardships, and so do their childrenB. Pioneer men and women endured terrible hardships, and neither did the childrenC. Pioneer men and women endured terrible hardships, also the childrenD. Pioneer men and women endured terrible hardships, and so did their children

✅ Correct Answer: D. and so did their childrenExplanation: Affirmative agreement in past tense.Structure: So + did + subject“Endured” → Past simple → “So did their children”

Jahangirnagar University – Previous Years' Questions

1. Find the incorrect word from the following sentence:"Rima has not completed the task yet, and Mina hasn't neither."[JU B. 2018–19]A. has notB. taskC. yetD. either

✅ Correct Answer: D. eitherExplanation: The sentence is negative (“hasn't”), so we should use “either” instead of “neither” in the second clause.Correct sentence: Rima has not completed the task yet, and Mina hasn't either.

2. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops and —[JU ESD-1, 2013–14]A. Florida alsoB. Florida tooC. Florida is as wellD. So does Florida

✅ Correct Answer: D. So does FloridaExplanation: This is an affirmative agreement with present simple tense → Use “does”.Structure: So + does + subject

3. My friend believes that research is a group effort and — do I.[JU ESD-1, 2013–14]A. SoB. AsC. The sameD. Too

✅ Correct Answer: A. SoExplanation: Affirmative agreement → So do IStructure: So + auxiliary verb + subject“My friend believes” → Present simple → Use do → “So do I”

4. "He didn't pay the fees." The correct response is —[JU Set-2, 2013–14]A. So did IB. Me neitherC. Neither am ID. So am I

✅ Correct Answer: B. Me neitherExplanation: Negative agreement with past simple.Structure: Me neither (informal) = Neither did I (formal)“He didn’t pay the fees.” → “Me neither.”

5. "I am a student." The expected response would be —[JU-C2, Set-1, 2012–13]A. Me neitherB. So am IC. Neither am ID. What are you

✅ Correct Answer: B. So am IExplanation: Affirmative agreement.Structure: So + be verb (am) + subject → “So am I”

6. "I don’t like milk." The correct response may be —[JU-C, Set-1, 2011–12]A. I tooB. I like chocolateC. Neither do ID. Why aren’t you?

✅ Correct Answer: C. Neither do IExplanation: Negative agreement.Structure: Neither + auxiliary verb + subject“I don’t like milk.” → “Neither do I”

🏛️ Rajshahi University – Previous Questions on Agreement

01. My family members do not like tea and —(RU-B, Set-1, 2013–14)

• A. neither do I ✅

• B. I don't too

• C. I do neither

• D. neither I do

🔹 Correct Answer: A. neither do I🔸 Explanation:This is negative agreement.Structure: Neither + auxiliary verb + subject✔ “My family members do not like tea, and neither do I.”

02. Mr. Bashir is not happy; Mr. Rashid is not happy —(RU-B, 2019–20)

• A. too

• B. with

• C. either ✅

• D. yet

🔹 Correct Answer: C. either🔸 Explanation:Use "either" to agree with a negative statement.✔ “Mr. Bashir is not happy; Mr. Rashid is not happy either.”

03. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops and —(RU-B, 2004–07)

• A. Florida is as well

• B. Florida too

• C. Florida also

• D. So does Florida ✅

🔹 Correct Answer: D. So does Florida🔸 Explanation:This is affirmative agreement in present simple.Structure: So + auxiliary verb + subject✔ “California relies heavily on fruit crops, and so does Florida.”

04. Choose the correct sentence:

• A. I am worried about it, and also he is

• B. I am worried about it, and so is he ✅

• C. I am worried about it, and also is he

• D. As I am worried, so he is

🔹 Correct Answer: B. I am worried about it, and so is he🔸 Explanation:This is affirmative agreement using the be verb.✔ Structure: So + be verb + subject

🏛️ Chittagong University – Questions on Agreement (Affirmative & Negative)

01. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops and —(CU-B, Set-1, 2023–24)

• A. Florida also

• B. Florida too

• C. so does Florida ✅

• D. Florida is as well

🔹 Correct Answer: C🔸 Explanation: Affirmative agreementStructure: So + auxiliary verb + subject

02. Quite a few students don't study hard, —(CU-D, 2023–24)

• A. nor do they take part in games and sports ✅

• B. nor they take part in cultural activities

• C. neither they take part in games and music

• D. either do they take part in games and sports

🔹 Correct Answer: A🔸 Explanation: Negative agreementStructure: Nor/Neither + auxiliary verb + subject

03. She didn't see anyone she knew, and —(CU-A, Shift-2, 2022–23)

• A. either did Tanu

• B. Tanu did not see

• C. nor did Tanu ✅

• D. neither did Tanu

🔹 Correct Answer: C🔸 Explanation: Negative agreement using nor + auxiliary + subject

04. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops, and —(CU-B, Shift-C, 2022–23)

• A. Florida is as well

• B. Florida too

• C. Florida also

• D. so does Florida ✅

🔹 Correct Answer: D🔸 Explanation: Affirmative agreement

05. Florida has not yet ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, and —(CU-B, Set-3, 2021–22)

• A. several other states hasn't either

• B. neither have several other states ✅

• C. neither has some of the other states

• D. some other states also have not either

🔹 Correct Answer: B🔸 Explanation: Negative agreementStructure: Neither + have + plural subject

06. Mary won't be going to the conference, and —(CU-B, Set-3, 2021–22)

• A. neither will her colleagues ✅

• B. will neither her colleagues

• C. would her colleagues either

• D. won't her colleagues either

🔹 Correct Answer: A🔸 Explanation: Negative agreement using neither + will + subject

07. My father did not believe me, —(CU-D, Set-1, 2021–22)

• A. and so was my elder sister

• B. whether I have passed the exam or not

• C. why I was unhappy with this

• D. nor did my mother upon hearing my story ✅

🔹 Correct Answer: D🔸 Explanation: Negative agreement using nor + auxiliary + subject

08. “It is not very cold. I don't think we need these big jackets.”“I don't think so, —”(CU-B, 2020–21)

• A. anyway

• B. neither

• C. either ✅

• D. too

🔹 Correct Answer: C🔸 Explanation: Negative agreementStructure: I don’t think so, either.

09. My family members do not like coffee, and —(CU-B, 2016–17)

• A. I don't too

• B. neither I do

• C. neither do I ✅

• D. I do neither

🔹 Correct Answer: C🔸 Explanation: Negative agreementStructure: Neither + do + subject

10. Rajshahi relies heavily on income from fruit crops, and —(CU-B, 2016–17)

• A. and so is Dinajpur

• B. and so are other districts

• C. and so is Chittagong

• D. and so does Dinajpur ✅

🔹 Correct Answer: D🔸 Explanation: Affirmative agreement with present simple tense

11. They are planning on attending the convention next month, and —(CU-B, 2015–16)

• A. so am I ✅

• B. and I will

• C. I also

• D. I will too

🔹 Correct Answer: A🔸 Explanation: Affirmative agreement with be verb

12. She can't drive, and —(CU-B, 2014–15)

• A. can her husband neither

• B. her husband neither can neither

• C. can neither her husband

• D. neither can her husband ✅

🔹 Correct Answer: D🔸 Explanation: Negative agreementStructure: Neither + can + subject

13. He did not remember, and —(CU-D, 2013–14)

• A. either I did not

• B. not either I did

• C. neither I did

• D. neither did I ✅

🔹 Correct Answer: D🔸 Explanation: Negative agreementStructure: Neither + did + subject

14. Kamal and his brother studied Accounting last year, and so —(CU-C, 2005–06)

• A. does their sister

• B. has their sister

• C. did their sister ✅

• D. do their sister

• E. is their sister

🔹 Correct Answer: C🔸 Explanation: Affirmative agreementMatch the past tense (studied) with did

GST (University) – Affirmative Agreement Questions

01. Neptune is an extremely cold planet; — Uranus.(GST, 2022–23)

• A. so does

• B. so had

• C. so is ✅

• D. it is

🔹 Correct Answer: C🔸 Explanation:Affirmative agreement with the verb to be in present tense:Structure → So + is + subjectExample: Neptune is cold; so is Uranus.

02. My half-brother visited Cox's Bazar a couple of weeks ago, and —(NURSING, 2011–19)

• A. so I did

• B. so I was

• C. so I had

• D. so did I ✅

🔹 Correct Answer: D🔸 Explanation:Affirmative agreement in the past simple tense:Structure → So + did + subjectExample: My half-brother visited Cox's Bazar; so did I.

Test Yourself – Negative and Affirmative Agreement

01. He did not write to me, nor —.A. he telephonedB. did he telephone ✅C. did he telephoneD. has not telephoned

Explanation: Negative agreement with inversion after "nor" → nor + auxiliary verb + subjectCorrect: nor did he telephone

02. "I won’t be late." The correct response may be —A. So do IB. Me neither ✅C. I tooD. Nor am I

Explanation: Responding to a negative statement → Me neither or Neither do I is correct. "So do I" is affirmative.

03. She can’t drive and —A. can her husband neitherB. her husband can neitherC. neither can her husband ✅D. can neither her husband

Explanation: Negative agreement with inversion → neither + auxiliary verb + subject

04. She won’t be going to the party, and —A. her friends will notB. her friends will neitherC. neither her friends willD. neither will her friends ✅

Explanation: Negative agreement with inversion → neither + auxiliary verb + subject

05. She was very exhausted and —A. the other were soB. the others were alsoC. were so the othersD. so were the others ✅

Explanation: Affirmative agreement with "so" + auxiliary + subject

06. He didn’t hurt the people —A. nor did he cheat them ✅B. he didn’t cheat themC. he never cheats themD. never did he cheat them

Explanation: Negative agreement using "nor" + auxiliary + subject

07. Kamal does not enjoy reading science fiction; —A. his brother doesn’t neitherB. nor his brother doesC. neither his brother doesD. his brother doesn’t either ✅

Explanation: Negative agreement using either after negative statement

08. Kamal does not tell a lie —A. he doesn’t cheat othersB. not he cheats othersC. neither does he cheat othersD. nor does he cheat others ✅

Explanation: Negative agreement with "nor" + auxiliary + subject

09. Which of the following is acceptable in standard written English?A. Seldom did I saw such an awesome scenery.B. Seldom I saw such an awesome scenery.C. Seldom did I see such an awesome scenery. ✅D. Seldom I have seen such an awesome scenery.

Explanation: After "seldom," inversion is needed; use base verb "see" not past "saw"

10. Which of the following sentences is correct?A. She took pictures, and I did so.B. She took pictures, and so I did.C. She took pictures, and I did also.D. She took pictures, and so did I. ✅

Explanation: Affirmative agreement with "so + auxiliary + subject"

Questions:

1. Technically, glass is a mineral and ---

a) so is water

b) water is so

c) so water is

d) water so

2. They are engrossed in studies and ---

a) so do I

b) so I am

c) so am I

d) I

3. My friend does not like sweets. --- do I.

a) neither

b) either

c) or

d) so

4. My friend does not like terrorism and ---

a) neither do I

b) neither I do

c) I do

d) I do either

5. You like chocolate ---

a) and me too

b) and I too

c) and so do I

d) and I do

6. Neptune is an extremely cold planet, and ---

a) So does Uranus

b) Uranus so

c) So is Uranus

d) So has Uranus

7. She was very exhausted and ---

a) the other were so

b) the others were also

c) were so the others

d) so were the others

8. Kamal does not tell a lie, --- he doesn't cheat others.

a) not he cheats others

b) neither does he cheat others

c) nor does he cheat others

d) nor he cheats others

9. "I won't be late." The correct response may be

a) "So do I"

b) "Me neither"

c) "I too"

d) "Nor am I!"

10. Rajshahi relies heavily on income from fruit crops, ---

a) and so is Dinajpur

b) and so are other districts

c) and so is Chittagong

d) and so does Dinajpur

11. Times have changed and so ---

a) we have

b) we are

c) have we

d) are we

12. A: I cannot drive a car. B:

a) Neither can't I

b) So can't I

c) Neither can I

d) So can I

13. "She likes cooking." The correct response is:

a) "Me neither"

b) "So am I"

c) "So do I"

d) "Neither am I"

14. Soma wants to go home and:

a) so we are

b) so want

c) so do we

d) we do so

15. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops, and ---

a) so does Florida

b) Florida too

c) Florida also

d) Florida is as well

16. My family members do not like coffee and ---

a) either don't I

b) I do neither

c) neither do I

d) neither don't I

17. The promising boy did not spoil a single moment, --- develop any bad habit.

a) nor did he

b) neither does he

c) none but

d) never was he

18. He did not write to me, nor ---

a) he telephoned

b) did he telephone

c) telephoned

d) has not telephoned

Answers With Explanation:

1. a) so is water (Affirmative Agreement with 'be' verb: "and + so + verb + subject". Glass is..., so is water. গ্লাসের মতো পানিও মিনারেল।)

2. c) so am I (Affirmative Agreement with 'be' verb 'are'. "So + am + I". তারা পড়াশোনায় মগ্ন এবং আমিও।)

3. a) neither (Negative Agreement. "Neither + auxiliary + subject". আমার বন্ধু মিষ্টি পছন্দ করে না, আমিও না।)

4. a) neither do I (Negative Agreement with 'do' verb. "Neither + do + I". সে সন্ত্রাসবাদ পছন্দ করে না, আমিও না।)

5. c) and so do I (Affirmative Agreement with main verb 'like'. "and + so + do + I". তুমি চকলেট পছন্দ কর এবং আমিও।)

6. c) So is Uranus (First clause has 'is', so the agreement uses 'is'. নেপচুন ঠান্ডা গ্রহ এবং ইউরেনাসও।)

7. d) so were the others (Past tense 'was' becomes 'were' for plural subject 'others'. "So + were + the others". সে ক্লান্ত ছিল এবং বাকিরাও।)

8. c) nor does he cheat others (Negative addition. "Nor + auxiliary + subject". সে মিথ্যা বলে না, এবং প্রতারণাও করে না। Note: 'Neither' is usually paired with 'nor' or used alone, but here 'Nor' connects the clause with inversion.)

9. b) "Me neither" (Informal response to a negative statement ("won't"). Formal: "Neither will I". "Me neither" is common in spoken English. আমিও দেরি করব না।)

10. d) and so does Dinajpur (First clause has main verb 'relies' (Present Simple), so auxiliary 'does' is used. রাজশাহী নির্ভর করে এবং দিনাজপুরও।)

11. c) have we (Present Perfect 'have changed' requires 'have' in agreement. সময় বদলেছে এবং আমরাও।)

12. c) Neither can I (Negative statement with modal 'cannot'. Response uses "Neither + can + I". আমি গাড়ি চালাতে পারি না, বি-ও পারে না।)

13. c) "So do I" (Statement has 'likes' (Present Simple). Agreement uses 'do'. সে রান্না পছন্দ করে, আমিও।)

14. c) so do we ('Wants' is Present Simple. Agreement uses 'do'. সোমা বাড়ি যেতে চায় এবং আমরাও।)

15. a) so does Florida ('Relies' is Present Simple. Agreement uses 'does'. ক্যালিফোর্নিয়া নির্ভর করে এবং ফ্লোরিডাও।)

16. c) neither do I (Negative statement 'do not like'. Agreement: "Neither + do + I". তারা কফি পছন্দ করে না, আমিও না।)

17. a) nor did he (Negative continuation in past tense. "Nor + did + he". সে সময় নষ্ট করেনি, এবং কোনো খারাপ অভ্যাসও গড়ে তোলেনি।)

18. b) did he telephone (Inversion after 'nor'. "Nor + did + he + verb". সে আমাকে লেখেওনি, ফোনও করেনি। Note: Source key suggests 'c', but 'b' is grammatically correct.)

AFFIRMATIVE & NEGATIVE AGREEMENT

Questions

1. Times have changed and so — [সহকারী জজ-১৮]

A. I have

B. I had

C. had I

D. have I

Ans: D

(Explanation: The first clause uses the Present Perfect Tense ("have changed"). In affirmative agreement with "so", the subject and auxiliary verb are inverted. Therefore, "so have I" is the correct structure.)

2. Times have changed and so — [রেলওয়ে-১৩]

A. we have

B. we are

C. have we

D. are we

Ans: C

(Explanation: Similar to the previous question, the auxiliary "have" is used. The inverted structure is "so have we".)

3. Technically, glass is a mineral and —. [RU 11-12]

A. so is water

B. water is so

C. so water is

D. water so

Ans: A

(Explanation: The main verb is "is". Affirmative agreement requires "so" + auxiliary/be verb + subject. Correct: "so is water".)

4. Peter can't go and I can't — [রেলওয়ে-১৩]

A. neither

B. too

C. also

D. either

Ans: D

(Explanation: When a negative statement is repeated or agreed with using the same auxiliary ("can't"), "either" is placed at the end of the sentence. "Neither" comes at the beginning of a clause (e.g., "neither can I").)

5. They are engrossed in studies and — (তারা পড়াশোনায় নিবিষ্ট আছে আর আমিও তাই) [CU 18-19]

A. so do I

B. so I am

C. so am I

D. so did I

Ans: C

(Explanation: The first clause uses the verb "are" (to be). The agreement must use the corresponding form of "to be" for the new subject "I", which is "am". Inversion applies: "so am I".)

6. He is hard working and — [DU 15-16]

A. I am so

B. so I am

C. so am I

D. I too am

Ans: C

(Explanation: Affirmative agreement with "be" verb: "so am I".)

7. One ought to cooperate with one's neighbours when they are in trouble, and —. [CU D3 15-16]

A. neither do they

B. so do they

C. so they do

D. vice versa

Ans: D

(Explanation: While "so should they" would be the grammatical agreement, "vice versa" logically implies the reverse relationship is also true (neighbours should also cooperate with one), which fits the context of mutual cooperation best.)

8. Select the correct sentence. [আমার বোন গীবত/পরনিন্দা পছন্দ করে না এবং আমিও না] [JnU 15-16]

A. My sister does not like backbiting and I do either.

B. My sister does not like backbiting and neither I do.

C. My sister does not like backbiting and neither do I.

D. My sister does not like backbiting and I do.

Ans: C

(Explanation: For negative agreement, we use "neither" + auxiliary + subject. Correct: "neither do I".)

9. My friend does not like sweets. '— do I.' [RU 15-16]

A. neither

B. either

C. or

D. so

Ans: A

(Explanation: Negative agreement requires "neither" at the beginning of the tag.)

10. Pioneer men and women suffered terrible hardships, and — [CU 06-07]

A. also did the children

B. also the children

C. so do the children

D. so did their children

Ans: D

(Explanation: The verb "suffered" is in the Past Indefinite Tense. The auxiliary for agreement is "did". Structure: "so did their children".)

11. Which one of the following is correct? [DU 00-01]

A. Pioneer man and women endured terrible hardships, and so do their children.

B. Pioneer man and women endured terrible hardships, and neither did the children.

C. Pioneer man and women endured terrible hardships, and also the children.

D. Pioneer man and women endured terrible hardships, and so did their children.

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Endured" is past tense, so the agreement uses "did". Positive statement -> Positive agreement with "so".)

12. My friend does not like terrorism and — [DU 04-05] My parents don't like coffee, and —. [CU 11-12]

A. neither do I

B. neither I do

C. I do

D. I do either

Ans: A

(Explanation: Negative statement -> Negative agreement: "neither do I".)

13. If you don't do it, I won't do it — [BU 14-15]

A. too

B. also

C. just

D. either

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Won't" is negative. Agreement at the end of the sentence requires "either".)

14. A: I can't ride a bike. B: — [IU 11-12]

A. Neither can't I

B. So can't I

C. Neither can I

D. So can I

Ans: C

(Explanation: Negative agreement. "Neither" + auxiliary + subject. "Neither can I".)

15. "She likes cooking." The correct response is: [JU 15-16]

A. "So am I"

B. "So do I"

C. "Me neither"

D. "Neither am I"

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Likes" is Present Indefinite. The auxiliary is "do". Correct response: "So do I".)

16. My half-brother visited Cox's Bazaar a couple of weeks ago, and — [CU 12-13]

A. so I did

B. so I was

C. so I had

D. so do I

E. so did I

Ans: E

(Explanation: "Visited" is Past Tense. Agreement uses "did". Structure: "so did I".)

17. You like chocolate — [CU 09-10]

A. and me too

B. and I too

C. and so do I

D. and I do

Ans: C

(Explanation: Affirmative agreement: "and so do I".)

18. I can remember all their names — my sister. [KU 11-12]

A. and so can

B. and so does

C. and so might

D. and so may

Ans: A

(Explanation: The modal used is "can". Agreement must use the same modal: "and so can".)

19. My friend believes that research is a group effort and — do I. [JU 13-14]

A. as

B. the same

C. so

D. too

Ans: C

(Explanation: Structure: "so" + auxiliary + subject.)

20. Runa can't type well, and her sister — [CU 12-13]

A. can either

B. also

C. neither can

D. either can't

E. can't either

Ans: E

(Explanation: Negative agreement at the end of a clause: auxiliary + not + "either". "Her sister can't either".)

21. My family members do not like coffee and — [CU 12-13]

A. either don't I

B. I do neither

C. neither do I

D. neither don't I

Ans: C

(Explanation: Standard negative agreement: "neither do I".)

22. Most foreign students don't like American coffee, and —. [RU 06-07, NCC Bank-11]

A. neither do I

B. neither I do

C. I do neither

D. neither don't I

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Neither do I" is the correct inverted structure for negative agreement.)

23. Neptune is an extremely cold planet, and — [IU 10-11]

A. So does Uranus

B. Uranus so

C. So is Uranus

D. So has Uranus

Ans: C

(Explanation: The verb is "is". Agreement uses "is". "So is Uranus".)

24. He does not like vegetables, neither — I. [BRUR 09-10]

A. like

B. prefer

C. do

D. does

Ans: C

(Explanation: The auxiliary in the first clause is "does" (Present Simple). For "I", the auxiliary is "do".)

25. I didn't know the answer, and — (আমি প্রশ্নটির উত্তর জানতাম না আর সেও না) [SUST 06-07]

A. neither did he

B. he didn't too

C. nor does he

D. he does not either

Ans: A

(Explanation: Past negative ("didn't know"). Agreement: "neither did he".)

26. She is a painter and — [IU 17-18]

A. he so

B. so he is

C. so is he

D. none of the above

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Is" requires "so is he".)

27. Shuvo has admission test today, and — Kakoli. [CU 15-16]

A. too has

B. so has

C. too does

D. so does

Ans: B (or D)

(Explanation: "Has" is the main verb here. In British English, "so has" is often acceptable. In American English, "so does" is preferred. Given the source key usually follows traditional rules found in local textbooks, B is the indicated answer.)

28. He behaved so nicely with me. And so — (সে খুব ভালো আচরণ করল আর আমিও তাই) [JUST 16-17]

A. I behaved

B. I did

C. I too

D. did I

Ans: D

(Explanation: Past tense "behaved" -> "did". Inversion: "and so did I".)

29. He did not remember and — (সে মনে করিনি আর আমিও করিনি) [CU 13-14]

A. hither I did not

B. not either I did

C. neither I did

D. neither did I

Ans: D

(Explanation: Negative past. "Neither did I".)

30. California relies heavily on income from fruit crops, and — [COU 09-10]

A. so does Florida

B. Florida too

C. Florida also

D. Florida is as well

Ans: A

(Explanation: "Relies" is Present Simple. Auxiliary "does". "So does Florida".)

31. Rajshahi relies heavily on income from fruit crops, —. [CU 18-19]

A. and so is Dinajpur

B. and so are other districts

C. and so is Chittagong

D. and so does Dinajpur

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Relies" takes "does". "And so does Dinajpur".)

32. My brother doesn't like coffee, — [CU 12-13]

A. and I do neither

B. and so do I

C. and neither do I

D. and neither do

Ans: C

(Explanation: Negative agreement: "and neither do I".)

33. The promising boy did not spoil a single moment, — develop any bad habit. [CU 16-17]

A. nor did he

B. none but

C. neither does he

D. never was he

Ans: A

(Explanation: Continuation of a negative past idea. "Nor did he".)

34. A good number of adolescents do not socialize, — [CU 17-18]

A. they neither build up the career

B. nor do they build up the career

C. nor they build up the career

D. hardly they build up the career

Ans: B

(Explanation: Inverted order after "nor": "nor do they build...".)

35. He did not write to me, nor —. (সে আমাকে চিঠি লিখেনি, ফোনও করেনি) [CU 05-06]

A. he telephoned

B. telephoned

C. did he telephone

D. has not telephoned

Ans: C

(Explanation: "Nor" triggers inversion. "Nor did he telephone".)

36. "I won't be late." The correct response may be — [JU 11-12]

A. "So do I"

B. "Me neither"

C. "I too"

D. "Nor am I!"

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Me neither" is a common informal way to agree with a negative statement. Technically "Neither will I" is formal, but "Me neither" is the correct choice among options.)

37. This problem does not concern him, nor — it — you. [CU 05-06]

A. is, concern

B. does, concern

C. do, concern

D. does, concerns

Ans: B

(Explanation: "Does not concern" (Present Simple). Inversion after "nor": "nor does it concern you".)

38. She can't drive and — [CU 14-15]

A. can her husband neither

B. her husband can neither

C. neither can her husband

D. can neither her husband

Ans: C

(Explanation: Negative agreement: "neither can her husband".)

39. She won't be going to the party, and — [CU 08-09]

A. her friends will not

B. her friends will neither

C. neither her friends will

D. neither will her friends

Ans: D

(Explanation: Future negative ("won't" = will not). Agreement: "neither will her friends".)

40. She was very exhausted and — (সে খুব ক্লান্ত ছিল এবং অন্যরাও তাই ছিল) [CU 12-13]

A. the other were so

B. the others were also

C. were so the others

D. so were the others

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Was" (be verb). Subject "others" is plural -> "were". Inversion: "so were the others".)

41. He didn't hurt the people, — (সে লোকজনকে আঘাতও দেয়নি আর প্রতারণাও করেনি) [CU 12-13]

A. nor did he cheat them

B. he didn't cheat them

C. he never cheats them

D. never did he cheat them

Ans: A

(Explanation: Negative continuation with inversion: "nor did he cheat them".)

42. Kamal does not enjoy reading science fictions; — [CU 12-13]

A. his brother doesn't neither

B. nor his brother does

C. neither his brother does

D. his brother doesn't either

Ans: D

(Explanation: Negative agreement at the end of the clause: "his brother doesn't either".)

43. Kamal does not tell a lie, — (কামাল না মিথ্যা বলে, না অন্যদেরকে ঠকায়) [CU 14-15]

A. he doesn't cheat others

B. neither does he cheat others

C. not he cheats others

D. nor does he cheat others

Ans: D

(Explanation: "Does not... nor..." structure. "Nor does he cheat others".)

44. Which of the following is acceptable in standard written English? [CU 11-12]

A. Seldom did I saw such an awesome scenery.

B. Seldom I saw such an awesome scenery.

C. Seldom did I see such an awesome scenery.

D. Seldom I have seen such an awesome scenery.

Ans: C

(Explanation: Sentences starting with negative adverbs like "Seldom" require inversion. Structure: Seldom + Auxiliary (did) + Subject (I) + Base Verb (see). "Seldom did I see...".)

45. ওরা সমস্যার সমাধান করতে পারেনি, আমরাও পারিনি। [RU 05-06]

A. They could not solve the problem, we could not either.

B. They could not solve the problem, neither could not we.

C. They could not solve the problem, also we could not.

D. They could not solve the problem and we could not neither.

Ans: A

(Explanation: "We could not either" is the correct structure for agreeing with a negative statement at the end of a clause.)

46. Which of the following sentence is correct? [DU 04-05]

A. She took pictures, and I did so.

B. She took pictures, and so I did.

C. She took pictures, and I did also.

D. She took pictures, and so did I.

Ans: D

(Explanation: Affirmative agreement with "so" requires inversion. "and so did I".)

47. Find out the correct sentence. (আমি এ ব্যাপারে দুশ্চিন্তিত, এবং সেও তাই) [RU 08-09]

A. I am worried about it, and also he is.

B. I am worried about it, and so is he.

C. I am worried about it, and also is he.

D. As I am worried about it, so he is.

Ans: B

(Explanation: Agreement with "am" (be verb). Inversion: "and so is he".)