too / either
Traffic
Articles
Purchases
Comparisons
100
"I can see the stars, and the planets, ______."
Which is correct - too or either?
"I can see the stars, and the planets, too."
In an affirmative sentence, use "too" to add something to your sentence.
100
Before we get to the _____________, we're in New York. After, we'll be in New Jersey.
(vocab page 127)
Before we get to the toll booth, we're in New York. After, we'll be in New Jersey.
100
Do you like ____ new car I bought?
Do you like the new car I bought?
We're talking about a specific, singular car.
100
The ceiling is _______, we should fix it before it floods the house.
The ceiling is leaking, we should fix it before it floods the house.
leaking: dripping or failing to contain water (liquid or gas)
100
Blood is ________ than water.
(thick)
Blood is thicker than water.
Phrase, meaning family bonds are closer and more important than other bonds.
one syllable adjectives - add -er
+ double the last consonant if necessary
200
Pluto is not a planet, or a star, _____.
Which is correct - too or either?
Pluto is not a planet, or a star, either.
In a negative sentence, use either to add another noun.
200
The two ________ crashed into each other on the highway at 4:00 on Monday going 65 miles per hour.
(vocab page 127)
The two vehicles crashed into each other on the highway at 4:00 on Monday going 65 miles per hour.
200
If the iPad gets cracked, we can use ____ warranty on to get ____ new one.
If the iPad gets cracked, we can use the warranty on to get a new one.
the warranty is specific, singular
The (hypothetical) new iPad is not specific, singular
200
Don't use those nails, they're too ______ .
Don't use those nails, they're too bent.
200
Which days are ________ for you, Fridays or Saturdays? (busy)
Which days are busier for you, Fridays or Saturdays?
2 syllable adjectives that end in Y : change the y to an i, then add -er
300
The customer wasn't yelling, and I wasn't, _______.
The customer wasn't yelling, and I wasn't, either.
In a negative sentence, use either to add to the sentence without repeating yourself.
300
After I got 2 flat tires, I pulled over into the ________ of the highway and called a ____________.
(vocab page 127)
After I got 2 flat tires, I pulled over into the shoulder of the highway and called a tow truck.
300
He wants ___ new dog that's as good as ___ last dog.
He wants a new dog that's as good as the last dog.
The new dog is not specific, singular
The last dog is specific, singular.
300
Where did you buy this toaster? I think it's __________.
Where did you buy this toaster? I think it's defective.
- or broken
300
This car is _________ than our last one. (amazing)
This car is more amazing than our last one.
2 or more syllable adjectives: use MORE before the adj, or LESS to make a negative comparison
400
They have never seen that movie, or the other one, _____.
They have never seen that movie, or the other one, either.
In a negative sentence, use either to add to the sentence without repeating yourself.
400
You should drive about as fast as the other cars in your ______ are driving on the highway.
(vocab page 127)
You should drive about as fast as the other cars in your lane are driving on the highway.
400
Good morning! We have ___ quiz in class today.
Good morning! We have a quiz in class today.
Use the article a or an the first time you talk about something.
400
Oh no! This charger is __________ with this phone.
Oh no! This charger is incompatible with this phone.
incompatible (adj) - 2 or more parts that do not fit together
400
When you drink alcohol, it's not safe to drive because your judgment gets _______. (bad)
When you drink alcohol, it's not safe to drive because your judgment gets worse.
500
Her package was damaged during shipping, and mine, _____.
Her package was damaged during shipping, and mine, too.
In an affirmative sentence, always use too.
500
After the city put traffic lights at the __________ of Mercy Ave and 55th Street, it's not as dangerous as it used to be.
After the city put traffic lights at the intersection of Mercy Ave and 55th Street, it's not as dangerous as it used to be.
or, junction, crossroads
500
Being a movie star pays well, but I don't do it for ____ money.
Being a movie star pays well, but I don't do it for the money.
use the for non-countable things (water, money, air....)
Also acceptable: no article
500
A fragile package can easily be ________ .
A fragile package can easily be damaged.
damaged: physically harmed, impaired, or badly affected
500
My salary is _________ yours. (equal)
My salary is equal (to) yours. (equal)