Using also and too

Hello, boys and girls! My name is Bobby.

And my name is Tobby. This is our friend Mobby.

Welcome to our lesson.

Today we have a guest.

It’s our friend Daisy.

Hello, everyone!

So what brought you here, Daisy?

Guys, I came here, because I need your help again!

Oh, okay. And what kind of help do you need?

Well… Listen to my story and you’ll understand everything.

Yesterday I went for a walk and met my friend Goofy in the park. He looked so happy! When we came closer to each other, we started talking.

Hi, Daisy!

Hi, Goofy!

Daisy, how are you?

I’m fine, thank you! What about you, Goofy?

I’m fine too. Daisy, I’m so happy to see you!

Oh, I’m so happy to see you also, my friend!

Also?

Yes, of course! Why are you asking me again? Don’t you believe me?

No, no, I believe you! I’m sorry!

Goofy, you’re so strange today! So what plans do you have for the evening?

Well… I think I’ll go to the cinema with my parents.

Oh, really?! My parents and I are too going to the cinema tonight.

Too?

Yes, that’s right! Why are you asking me again? Are you okay today?

Yes, I am!

Well… It doesn’t seem so!

Okay! Do you want to know the truth?

Yes, of course!

All right! Daisy, you’ve made 2 mistakes in your speech.

What mistakes are you talking about?

I’m talking about the words “too” and “also”! You don’t know when to use them!

No, it’s not true! I know everything about these two words!

I’m sorry, Daisy, but you’re wrong!

No, I’m not! Stop saying that I’m wrong! You make me angry!

Oh, okay! In this case, bye, Daisy!

Bye!

After that I’ve decided to come to you!

Well, that’s a good decision!

Yeah, I know! And I’m sure that you’ll help me to prove that I was right in this situation!

Oh, Daisy, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but you weren’t!

Yeah! Your friend is right! You’ve made 2 mistakes.

Oh, no! What should I do then?

Don’t worry, Daisy!

We will explain this rule to you.

Oh, thank you, boys!

Now I think you understand that today in the lesson we will:

discuss what the words “too” and “also” have in common;

talk about the difference between them;

And

put the knowledge into practice.

First of all, let’s answer the question:

What do the words “too” and “also” have in common?

The answer is very simple.   

They both are translated as “тоже”, “также”.

Look at the following two examples:

Marry likes cooking the fish.

Megan also likes cooking it.

Мэри любит готовить рыбу.

Меган тоже любит её готовить.

Or

The cookies are delicious.

The cupcakes are delicious too.

Печенье вкусное.

Кексы тоже вкусные.

Daisy, we’ve told you what the words “too” and “also” have in common.

Yes, that’s right!

Did you understand everything?

Yes, I did!

Great! Now let’s answer the following question.

And the question is:

What’s the difference between the words “too” and “also”?

The difference between these two words is in their usage.

We use the word “also” after the verbs “be” and “can”.

Look at the examples:

William is good at Chemistry. He is also good at Geography.

Уильям хорошо разбирается в химии. Он также хорошо разбирается в географии.

Or

Grace can play the guitar. She can also play the trumpet.

Грейс умеет играть на гитаре. Она также умеет играть на трубе.

It’s also used before the main verbs.

For example:

Wendy likes drinking tea. She also likes drinking coffee.

Венди любит пить чай. Она также любит пить кофе.

Or

Oliver eats vegetables. The boy also eats fruits.

Оливер ест овощи. Мальчик также ест фрукты.

The word “too” is usually used at the end of a sentence.

Let’s look at the examples:

Cody loves hamburgers. He loves pizza too!

Коди любит гамбургеры. Он любит пиццу тоже.

Or

I want this beautiful dress. Oh, I want this skirt too!

Я хочу это красивое платье. О, я хочу эту юбку тоже.

Thank you so much, boys! Now I know everything about the words “too” and “also”.

You’re welcome, Daisy!

But now we would like to check your knowledge!

Oh, sure!

And your task is to complete the following sentences with the words “too” or “also”.

My parents have a dog. They … have a cat and a rabbit.

Check yourselves.

The right answer is also.

Mark goes to work by car. My dad goes to work by car …

Let’s check.

The right variant is too.

Kyle, take my multicoloured umbrella and bring my pink purse …

Check yourselves.

The right answer is too.

Benjamin can play the drums. He can … play the flute.

Let’s check.

The right variant is also.

Liam knows how to drive a car. He … knows how to ride a motorcycle.

Check yourselves.

The right answer is also.

Jillian likes singing songs. Her sister likes singing songs …

Let’s check.

The right variant is too.

Mr. Brown lives in a big house. Mr. Smit lives in a big house …

Check yourselves.

The right answer is too.

Yesterday I bought a coconut at the grocery store. I … bought strawberries.

Let’s check.

The right variant is also.

I want to be a teacher in the future. My sister wants to be a teacher …

Check yourselves.

The right answer is too.

And

Mrs. Mills has lots of money. Her brother … has lots of money.

Let’s check.

The right variant is also.

Well done, Daisy!

Now you know everything about the words “too” and “also”.

That’s right! Thank you so much, boys!

You’re welcome, Daisy!

Now I have to go! I need to find my friend and apologize to him.

That’s a good idea!

All right! See you, boys!

See you.

That’s all for today, our dear friends.

See you soon, boys and girls.