ctivnan
02/01/09, 07:51 PM
:okay: ALSO, AS WELL, & TOO :okay:
Also, as well, and too have similar meanings, but they do not go in the same position in clauses.
Also goes with the verb, in mid position; as well and too usually go at the end of the clause. As well is less common in American English.
e.g.
She not only sings; she also plays the piano.
She not only sings; she plays the piano as well .
She not only sings; she plays the piano too.
As well and too do not go at the beginning of a clause. Also can go at the beginning of a clause to give more importance to a new piece of information.
e.g.
It's a nice house, but it's very small. Also, it needs a lot of repairs.
Source: Practical English Usage (2006) by M. Swan
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Also, as well, and too have similar meanings, but they do not go in the same position in clauses.
Also goes with the verb, in mid position; as well and too usually go at the end of the clause. As well is less common in American English.
e.g.
She not only sings; she also plays the piano.
She not only sings; she plays the piano as well .
She not only sings; she plays the piano too.
As well and too do not go at the beginning of a clause. Also can go at the beginning of a clause to give more importance to a new piece of information.
e.g.
It's a nice house, but it's very small. Also, it needs a lot of repairs.
Source: Practical English Usage (2006) by M. Swan
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