Using 'Also', 'Too', and 'As Well' in Sentences

'Also', 'too', and 'as well' are commonly used in English to add information or emphasize that something applies to more than one person or thing. While they have similar meanings, their placement in a sentence can vary. Here's a guide on how to use them correctly.

Using 'Also'

Placement:

• 'Also' is typically used in the middle of a sentence, often before the main verb or after the auxiliary verb.

Examples:

1. Before the main verb:

   • "She also likes to read books."

   • "He also plays the guitar."

2. After the auxiliary verb:

   • "She is also coming to the party."

   • "They have also finished their homework."

Note: 'Also' is more formal than 'too' and 'as well'.

Using 'Too'

Placement:

• 'Too' is usually placed at the end of a sentence.

Examples:

1. At the end of a sentence:

   • "She likes to read books, too."

   • "He plays the guitar, too."

Note: 'Too' is less formal and more commonly used in everyday conversation.

Using 'As Well'

Placement:

• 'As well' is also placed at the end of a sentence, similar to 'too'.

Examples:

1. At the end of a sentence:

   • "She likes to read books as well."

   • "He plays the guitar as well."

Note: 'As well' is slightly more formal than 'too' but less formal than 'also'.

Comparison and Tips

1. Formality:

   • Most formal: also

   • Moderately formal: as well

   • Least formal: too

2. Placement:

   • Also: Middle of the sentence (before the main verb or after the auxiliary verb)

   • Too: End of the sentence

   • As well: End of the sentence

3. Usage in Negative Sentences:

   • 'Also' can be used in negative sentences, but 'too' and 'as well' are not typically used in negative contexts.

   • Example: "She doesn't like coffee, and she also doesn't like tea."

Examples in Context

1. Also:

   • "I will also attend the meeting."

   • "They are also interested in the project."

2. Too:

   • "I will attend the meeting, too."

   • "They are interested in the project, too."

3. As Well:

   • "I will attend the meeting as well."

   • "They are interested in the project as well."