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David can’t drive, neither can Laura.

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Sentence

Narrator

David can’t drive, neither can Laura.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If you can't drive, you might consider alternative transportation options, just like David and Laura.

Describing Habits

David relies on public transport, and so does Laura, since neither of them can drive.

Asking About Others

Can anyone else besides David and Laura drive in your group?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If David and Laura could drive, their lives would be much easier.

Rephrased versions

Formal

David and Laura are both incapable of operating a motor vehicle.

Casual

Neither David nor Laura can drive.

Simpler English

David and Laura don't know how to drive.

Phrases to learn

can't drive

Is unable to operate a motor vehicle.

neither can

Used to indicate that a negative statement applies to another person or thing.