Differences between

too and also

By Ronaldo Molina
 Also vs. too
It’s fun to be creative with the things that you say and how you say them,
but sometimes you also have to remember that there are proper usages for
everything, even adverbs.
“Also” and ‘too’ are among some of the most incorrectly used adverbs in
the English language. Yes, both are similar; they are used in sentences or
phrases to give the sense of ‘in addition’ and are sometimes interchangeable.
There are, however, many times when these two adverbs should be used
differently, which means that ‘too’ cannot replace ‘also’ and vice versa. 
 Too
 This adverb is different from ‘also’ as it is commonly placed at the very end of
a clause. For example: ‘I love you too’, ‘I am studying French too’, and other
clauses or sentences. ‘Too’ is used in sentences or phrases with the sense of the
following: 1.) In addition: Mary is coming along too 2.) Excessively or more
than enough: My mother worries too much 3.) Regrettable degrees: Her fault
was way too obvious 4.) 4.) Formal use separated by comma: I, too, believe that
Isabella is innocent. 5.) Informal version of ‘indeed’ and so: You will too eat it!
 Also
• ‘Also’ on the other hand, is an adverb which is sometimes used to start
sentences. There has been debate about whether this usage is improper or
inappropriate; however, it has been deemed acceptable by the ‘Usage Panel.’
An example of this usage of ‘also’ to start a sentence is: ‘The insurance covered
the damage fee. Also, it paid for the hospital expenses.’ Other situations where
‘also’ is used is when 1.) it will be used as a sentence modifier: Ivan also
speaks French as well as Diana. Notice that the adverb ‘also’ in this sentence is
placed before the verb. 2.) Sentence connector in place of ‘besides’ and
‘moreover’: Alfred was found guilty, and also his partner in crime, Laura.
So when are the times or instances when ‘also’ and ‘too’ cannot and
should not be used interchangeably? Sample sentences for these are the
following: I adore you too, NOT I adore you also. This sentence shows
that ‘too’ can be replaced by ‘also’ if, and only if, person A, who said the
first sentence, also adored another person besides person B. Another
example: Arnold and Abby are headed to the cinema. I’m on my way
there too. NOT Arnold and Abby are headed to the cinema. I’m on my
way there also. Notice that it’s awkward to place ‘also’ at the very end of
a sentence. It should only be used before the verb.
Thanks for your
attention