Kevin: The day is really hot! I'm thirsty.
Mark: ____ I
A) Neither do
B) So does
C) Neither am
D) So am
E) So are
Answer (2)
The correct response for Mark is 'So am I', which shows he agrees with Kevin's feeling of thirst. This structure uses the present tense form of 'to be' to convey shared experiences. The other options do not accurately reflect agreement about feelings.
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In this context, Mark is responding to Kevin's statement about being thirsty. Kevin says, 'The day is really hot! I'm thirsty.' To agree with Kevin and to express that Mark also feels the same way (that he is also thirsty), the correct response would be 'So am I.'
Here's why:
Understanding the Structure : The phrase 'So am I' is used to agree with a positive statement about oneself. It implies that the speaker is in the same condition or shares the same feeling or opinion as the other person.
Analysis of the Options :
Neither do (A) : This would be used to agree with a negative statement about an activity or preference, such as 'I don't like the rain. Neither do I.'
So does (B) : This is used when referring to another third person subject, for example, 'He likes coffee. So does she.'
Neither am (C) : This would be used to agree with a negative statement involving 'to be,' such as, 'I'm not hungry. Neither am I.'
So am (D) : This is the correct choice because it shows agreement with a positive statement involving 'to be,' which fits here since both Kevin and Mark are using 'am' to describe their condition.
So are (E) : This is usually used for plural subjects or 'you', for example, 'We are tired. So are you.'
Therefore, the correct answer is: D) So am I .
