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Mark can’t speak Spanish, neither can Paul.

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Sentence

Narrator

Mark can’t speak Spanish, neither can Paul.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

Mark and Paul don't speak Spanish.

Comparing Abilities

Unlike Maria, neither Mark nor Paul can speak Spanish.

Adding Information

They're both learning French, but Mark and Paul can't speak Spanish.

Responding to a Question

Can Mark and Paul speak Spanish? No, neither of them can.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Mark and Paul are both incapable of speaking Spanish.

Casual

Mark and Paul don't know any Spanish.

Simpler English

Mark and Paul can't speak Spanish.

Phrases to learn

neither...nor

Used to indicate that two or more things are not true.

can't speak Spanish

Is unable to communicate using the Spanish language.