Also, Too, As Well — Position Rules

Also, too, and as well all mean "in addition" — they add extra information. The key difference is where they go in the sentence. Also usually appears before the main verb or after a helper verb like can or have: "I also speak French" or "She can also play the piano." Too and as well go at the end of the sentence: "I speak French too" or "I speak French as well." Getting the position right is the main challenge with these three words.

There are some extra rules to remember. Also is slightly more formal than "too" and "as well" and is the most common in written English. Too is common in both speaking and writing. As well is mainly used in British English and is slightly informal. In negative sentences, use either instead of "too" or "as well": "I don't like coffee either" (not "I don't like coffee too"). "Also" can be used in negative sentences: "She also didn't agree." Mastering the position rules for these three words is important for natural English at B1 level and is frequently tested in Cambridge Preliminary examinations.