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use of "so do I"
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chalii
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use of "so do I"
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prayers for everyone.could anybody explain e the exact use of
"so do I"
can i use it for every agreement like "i am happy" response is
" so do I" or "so am I" i have new book (so do I) or ( so have I)
plz make me correct
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14 Apr 2012
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brahmam
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It depends on the verb.
If someone says �I am happy �, the response given in agreement is �So am I �.
And if someone says �I like pizza �, the reply should be �So do I �.
similary,
�I have done it � - �So have I �
But �I have a book� takes �So do I� and �So have I�
Hope this helps.
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14 Apr 2012
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diddy2703
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if in your first sentence, you use an auxiliary, you use the same auxiliary for the short answer. So, as you said, "i am happy" -> "so am I" So, now, it depends how you consider "i have" in your sentence In my school (where we learn GB english), the opposite is "i haven �t", that implies it �s an auxiliary, and we use "so have I/ neither have I". Nevertheless, in the united states and other places too, it �s "i don �t have" -> "So do I/neither do I".
I hope it �s clear :s..... |
15 Apr 2012
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