Agreeing & disagreeing
So do I, neither do I, I couldn't agree more.
The rules
- Mirror the auxiliary: "love" (present simple) → "So DO I".
- Negative + "be" → "Neither am I".
- Maximum agreement, impossible to agree more strongly.
- Polite standing-your-ground: "I'm still not convinced".
- "Can't stand" is negative → "Me neither".
- Partial agreement: "I agree up to a point".
Examples
- So do I.
- Neither am I.
- I completely agree.
- That's a fair point, but I'm still not convinced.
- Me neither
- I agree with you up to a certain point, but the cost worries me.
Quick check
Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1."I love jazz." Which reply agrees?
2."I'm not ready." Which reply agrees?
3.What does "I couldn't agree more" mean?
4.That's a fair point, but I'm still not _____.
5."I can't stand queues." "_____", agreeing reply?