Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I can't speak French, and my friend can't ____ .

• A. so
• B. either
• C. so too
• D. neither

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

either

The sentence indicates that the subject and his/her friend both cannot speak French. Thus, the second clause means that the subject's friend can't speak French as well. Thus, the answer must mean 'as well'.

Option A is incorrect. 'so' means 'to the extent' and not 'as well'. Thus, it does not have the correct meaning and is not the correct answer.

Option B is correct. 'either' means 'as well' or 'also'. Thus, it means that the subject's friend cannot speak French as well. Therefore, it is the correct answer.

Option C is incorrect. 'so too' makes no sense. It is not a correct phrase in the English language and thus, it is not the correct answer.

Option D is incorrect. 'neither' means 'not one or the other' and not 'as well'. Thus, it does not have the correct meaning and is not the correct answer.