Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
A: He was hardly upset when he heard the news.

B: _______.

• A. I wasn't either
• B. So was I
• C. His friend was too
• D. Neither I was
• E. Neither was I

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Neither was I

To express equal and same disapproval about something, "neither" is used in the answer which is in the same tense as the previous opinion. Hence, Option E is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.