The word also is used for adding another idea to something you have already said.
◇He got his article published. He also won an award.
◇She is a doctor. Her husband is also a doctor.
◇When they withdraw their forces, we shall also withdraw ours.
◇Janaki is a keen photographer.
She also likes to paint.
◇Some tablet computers can also be used to make phone calls.
◇Meera is hard-working. She is also quite ambitious.
◇I want to buy a pair of trousers. I also want to buy a shirt.
◇Supriya is quite good at painting. Her sister is also an accomplished artist.
◇When also refers to the whole clause, it goes at the beginning.
◇I am not about to buy this house. It is small. Also, it needs a lot of repairs.
■Also, as well and too have similar meanings. But they go in different positions in clauses.
As well and too usually go at the end of a clause.
◇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.
●We do not normally use also in short answers and imperatives. Instead we use as well and too.
◇'I have a headache.' 'I have too.' (BUT NOT I also have.)
●In an informal style we use 'me too', instead of I am too.
◇'I am going home.' 'Me too.' (More natural than 'I am too.')
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The word also is used for adding another idea to something you have already said.
◇He got his article published. He also won an award.
◇She is a doctor. Her husband is also a doctor.
◇When they withdraw their forces, we shall also withdraw ours.
◇Janaki is a keen photographer.
She also likes to paint.
◇Some tablet computers can also be used to make phone calls.
◇Meera is hard-working. She is also quite ambitious.
◇I want to buy a pair of trousers. I also want to buy a shirt.
◇Supriya is quite good at painting. Her sister is also an accomplished artist.
◇When also refers to the whole clause, it goes at the beginning.
◇I am not about to buy this house. It is small. Also, it needs a lot of repairs.
■Also, as well and too have similar meanings. But they go in different positions in clauses.
As well and too usually go at the end of a clause.
◇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.
●We do not normally use also in short answers and imperatives. Instead we use as well and too.
◇'I have a headache.' 'I have too.' (BUT NOT I also have.)
●In an informal style we use 'me too', instead of I am too.
◇'I am going home.' 'Me too.' (More natural than 'I am too.')
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