How is “also” spelled: together or separately? And "too"? We figure it out once and for all

When to write "also" and "also" together

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1. Union. It can occur in simple sentences or combine parts of complex words. There are three ways to make sure that “also” and “also” are conjunctions.

• Replace with "and". If the meaning of the sentence does not change, write together. For example: Vanya will spend his vacation at home, Masha will not go anywhere either. → Vanya will spend his vacation at home, and Masha will not go anywhere.
• Remove "same" from the sentence. If the essence is lost or distorted without it, you need to write together. For example: Katya ate cake, Christina wanted it too. It is impossible to throw out the “same” without losing the meaning.
• Replace "also" with "too" or vice versa. The meaning remains - it means that this is a union. For example: Oleg could not think of how to entertain himself. Katya also did not know what to do. → Katya also did not know what to do.

2. An adverb with the meaning "equally". For example: Sergei was very tired, and so was Anya.

3. Particle. “Also” is written together if it is a particle and helps to convey a dismissive, mocking attitude. Often "too" is paired with the pronoun "me". For example: I also found experts!

When to write "the same" and "the same" separately

“The same” is written separately if “then” is a demonstrative pronoun, and “same” is a particle. You can check it by asking the question "what?" For example: This was the (what?) Same tree as in my dream.

"The same" is written separately, if "so" is adverb, and "same" is a particle. The questions will help to recognize them: "how?", "How?", "To what extent?" For example: I wanted to read Oscar Wilde's book like (how?) Like you.

There are other ways to make sure that the spelling is separate:

• Remove the “same” particle. If the meaning remains the same, write separately. For example: I will do the same as last time. → I will do as I did last time.
• Replace “same” with “same”. The meaning should remain the same. For example: Olya wanted to buy the same dress for the prom as Marina. → Olya wanted to buy the same dress for the prom as Marina.
• After "the same" is "what" or after "the same" is "how". If you see such combinations, always write separately. For example: This tea was as wonderful as the one I drank in the mountains. Now can I order the same as you?

And you also have to remember: the phrases "at the same time", "the same", "all the same", "all the same", "the same", "exactly the same as" are written separately.