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The spelling of the words "also" and "same" depends on what part of the speech is in front of us. The rule is this: the union is written together, the adverb with the particle - separately.

Separate spelling

It is correct to write “the same”, if “so” is an adverb, and “same” is a particle. They are used to compare objects.

  • She strove to resemble her friend in everything: she painted her lips just as brightly, turned for a long time in front of the mirror and mannered her words.
  • It was April, and the snow was still falling in flakes in the street.

Hint:  try to insert the phrase “like” after “the same”.

  • Same as meShe hates cream.
  • Animals   just like peopleknow how to love.

Fusion spelling

"Also" is a union that was formed by the union of an adverb with a particle. You need to write it together.

  • The artist was nervous before the performance, the excitement was also felt in the hall.
  • The dollar, like the euro, also continues to grow rapidly.

Hint:  the union “also” can be replaced by another union - “and”.

  • The artist was nervous before the show, and  there was excitement in the hall.
  • AND  The dollar, like the euro, continues to skyrocket.

Ask a question

The spelling of a word also depends on the question. To an adverb with a particle, you can ask the question “how?”.  But such a number will not work with the union, since this is not an independent part of speech.

Discard the particle

Consider the following sentence:

  • My day was the same as yesterday.

Bearing in mind that the “same” particle only gives an amplification effect, we will try to discard it. What did we do?

  • My today was like yesterday.

The proposal did not suffer at all, which means that in this case “the same” should be written separately.

Now another example:

  • My friend loves sushi and rolls, I also love Japanese cuisine.

Let’s try to discard the “same” again. And here is what we get:

  • My friend loves sushi and rolls, I love Japanese cuisine.

There is clearly something wrong with the offer! Indeed, in this case we did not discard the “same” particle, but tore off a piece of the union! We remember: in such a situation, our word is written together.

At the same time, if also replaced by also - the meaning will not change. This is a compelling reason to write together.

  • My friend loves sushi and rolls, I also love Japanese cuisine.

Synonyms

An adverb with a particle “similarly” corresponds to the following synonyms:

  1. in the same way
  2. similar,
  3. as well as
  4. as well as
  5. as well as,
  6. like,
  7. looks like,
  8. the same way
  9. similarly.

The union “also” can be replaced by the words:

  1. also,
  2. equally
  3. at the same time
  4. in the same way.

Remember that a correctly selected synonym can solve a number of spelling problems.

Hard case

True, there are difficult situations when the meaning can be determined only by a wide context, which includes several sentences, or by intonation.

  • The girl was also very beautiful.  (This girl was as beautiful as the other.)
  • He was also determined.  (And he was determined.)

Punctuation

Our words have their punctuation features when writing on the letter. For example, after an adverb with a particle “same”, the word “how” often follows. We are used to the fact that the “how” is usually preceded by a comma. But this is not always true. Consider the following examples:

  • I, like most students, count on a scholarship.

(\u003d I, like most students, count.)

  • I, like most students, count on a scholarship.

(\u003d Calculating in the same way, to the same extent.)

We hope our article helped you to clarify the difference between the union “also” and the adverb with the particle “same”. Always pay attention to the context - it will help to resolve any difficulties. And also do not forget to follow the rules and tips. And for dessert - an instructive linguistic tale.

On the power of friendship

Once upon a time there was an adverb in the same way. And the same particle. So always avoided the same, because she considered herself superior to her.

- I am an independent word! Who is she? - So said, having lifted a nose.

She silently bore grievances and sometimes even left the proposal, so as not to be near the arrogant So. Perhaps they would never have made friends, if not for one case.

Union And once it fell ill. So much so that he could not get out of bed and take his rightful place in the sentence: "And friendship is important to us." And yet, as luck would have it, all his closest friends left - there was no one to replace the unfortunate! Then the words decided to gather advice.

- How can we be! If And does not stand in the proposal, it will lose its meaning!

- Sorry to the poor fellow. But we can all lose our jobs.

And all the words cried quietly. Suddenly, So she approached Zhe and whispered her head down:

- Forgive me. Let's be friends. I know we can help.

She smiled affably, held out her hand and said:

- Friendship is also important to us.

And then a miracle happened: the proposal made sense! The words looked up in surprise at the former enemies and shone. They are saved!

Since then, Tak and Zhe have become such friends that you will not spill water. And if they were in the proposal separately, they still supported each other.

If some people are guided by their own intuition when writing "especially difficult" words and expressions, then others prefer to learn the rules and follow them exactly. The only problem is that in the Russian language there are exceptions to the rules, the so-called “special cases” that do not obey the “spelling laws”. “Also” - how is this word spelled? If you write it incorrectly in the text, then this is fraught with an incorrect perception of the written or not at all - the loss of the meaning of the entire “manuscript”. That is why this kind of knowledge will never be redundant.

Writing: continuous and separate

“Similarly” or “also”, correctly written in the text, can serve as additional evidence that a person speaks his native language above the average level. Sometimes the "writer" acts on a hunch, not knowing exactly how to spell "the same" or "also." In order not to become a victim of deception of one’s own intuition, one should take into account that the correct spelling of these words depends on what part of the speech it is. An adverb with a particle requires separate writing, and an alliance requires fusion.

  1. If a comparison is made later in the text, then the word is written separately (“so” - an adverb, “same” - a particle). For verification, it is recommended to insert a combination of “like and”
  2. If in the process of writing a sentence a given word is easily replaced by synonyms, the most common of which is “also”, then it is written together. This is a union formed by the merger of an adverb and a particle, easily replaced by another common union - “and”.

When a person is overwhelmed by doubts, or if he simply does not know the rules for writing “also” and “in the same way”, Russian experts advise you to do the following: write the same sentence with a “separate” and “fused” version. Persons who regularly deal with print content will immediately determine which option will be correct, but if it still remains a mystery: “also” - write together or separately, then you will have to follow the rules.

Punctuation

A comma after "also" is not put if the word is an introductory word. This rule also applies to situations in front of or behind it: “a”, “and”, “how”. A “also” is preceded by a comma if it is a union. In a compound sentence, this word is separated according to general rules, but it is worth considering that it can be used to connect two thoughts, and then commas are not needed.

In general, punctuation marks are placed depending on the context and features of the construction of the sentence. When it includes the participle turnover and this word enters into it, isolation is required. And in designs in which there is “how”, “also” is highlighted with commas or not? In compound unions between their members, punctuation marks are either put or not put, which causes certain difficulties in writing.

Synonyms

The most common and most commonly used synonym for the word "also" is "too." In addition to it, the list can include:

  • respectively;
  • equally;
  • as well as;
  • in its turn;
  • equally or equally;
  • in addition;
  • yet again;
  • besides.

You can not ignore the "same", whose synonym (the most common version of dictionaries) is "the same." “Similarly”, “to the same degree”, “still”, “to the same extent”, “similarly” - these are all “arias from one opera”, and the list of synonyms is not limited to these expressions, because there are a lot of them, and the most “exotic” can be considered: “the same way”, “yakozhe”, “wait”.

Part of speech

The compound conjunctive union “also” is the part of speech used to connect two homogeneous members of a sentence and to compose complex sentences. It is noteworthy that this union can be easily replaced by another, for example, “also” or “and”, or even completely remove it, since it is an auxiliary part of speech, to which you cannot ask a syntactic question. The interchangeability of unions allows you to create different sentences with the same words, without changing the meaning.

The homogeneous adverb “so” and the particle “same” supplementing it can be safely put into a sentence (and written separately), if replacement with “too” or “and” is impossible. Often, the “same” particle is so easily removed from the proposal that no one notices its absence.

The spelling of these words must be known.

The spelling or separate spelling of the words “also” and “the same” depends on what part of the speech they are. This can be determined by the context due to which their morphological and syntactic features are manifested.

When do we write separately?

The adverb “so” with indicative meaning and an independent particle “same” are written separately. They are used in speech to compare any actions or conditions that occur or manifest in similar conditions or circumstances.

I tried to imitate my father in everything: I also confidently made a howling ship, blew off shavings coming out from under a plane.

Outside the window, snow was still falling, and it seemed that he would flood the whole city to the very rooftops.

In the sentence after the adverb “so” with the particle “same” you can use a combination of the adverb “how” with the union “and”:

Just like Galya's friend, Olya loved to draw, but the drawings did not work out very well.

Primary school students, like high school students, take part in sports competitions.

When do we write together?

The derivative union “also”, formed by the method of merging the adverb “so” with the particle “same”, is written together. Offer it easily replace with a conjunctional union “and”:

Unusual excitement was felt among the students; in the hallway, the parents were also worried.

The students were worried, and in the hallway the excitement was among the parents.

An important distinguishing feature of the adverbial combination “like” with the particle “same” is its syntactic role in the sentence: an adverb as an independent syntactic unit or as part of a comparative turnover acts as a circumstance. The union is also a service part of speech, it is used to connect parts of a sentence as part of a complex syntactic structure and is not a member of a sentence.

In some cases, the semantic difference between the words “also” and “the same” can be determined only by the extended context, including several sentences, or by the intonation, which is implied when reading them:

The difference between “same” and “also” is as follows

  • The combination "the same" consists of an adverb with an indicative meaning and a particle connected with it in the sense of. The word "also" is a derivative preposition.
  • The combination of the adverb “so” with the particle “same” is written separately. A derivative union "also" is spelled together.
  • In the sentence, the adverb “so” with the particle “same” has a circumstantial meaning and acts as a secondary member. The union “also” has no independent lexical meaning and serves to connect individual parts of the syntactic structure.
  • The combination of “like” with the particle “same” can enter into a comparative circulation, if after it follows the adverb “how”. The derivative union “also” is easily replaced by the inventive union “and”.
  • In some cases, the adverbial combination “also” can be distinguished from the union “also” only in an expanded context or intonation with emphasized logical emphasis.

The word is also written together if it is a union, or separately, if it is a combination of the pronoun adverb “so” and the particle “same”.

To correctly write this word, you must correctly determine what part of speech it is in the sentence. Spelling can be difficult for several reasons:

  1. The union is also derivative, derived from the conjunction of an adverb (So)  and particles (same)
  2. In Russian, in addition to it, there is also an allied construction as well as. In this case, it is written separately.
  3. Sometimes the spelling of this word depends on what meaning the speaker puts. Therefore, the correct spelling will depend on the context of the statement. For example: Masha painted a snow-covered tree in the album. Olya yesterday also  painted (that is, doing the same thing). Or: Olya painted yesterday same  (i.e. the same tree).

To explain the difference in spelling the same way or also, you should focus on each option separately.

Spelling of a combination of an adverb with a particle

“Same” is written separately when it is a combination of an adverb and a particle and has the following properties:

  • Indicates an action done in a similar manner.
  • The token poses the question: how?
  • Forms a phrase with the main word verb or adverb.
  • Particle same  can be omitted, the meaning of the proposal will not change.
  • Since the proposal implies comparison, it is often used union like, or you can paste it.
  • Synonymous with words equally, similar, similar, in the same way, exactly so.

Union spelling also

In this case, “also” should be written together.   This use is characterized by the following:

  • Attaches some new information to what has already been said.
  • Serves for the connection of homogeneous members, parts of a compound or for the connection of sentences in the text (in this case, the token is often used at the beginning of the sentence).
  • It is impossible to ask a question, there are no phrases with him.
  • The same  cannot be removed from the text without loss of meaning.
  • Often used in combination with unions: a, and.
  • It is possible to replace it with synonyms: too, and, moreover, at the same time.

Alliance spelling as well as

The compound union "as well as" has a separate spelling.   Its distinguishing features are:

  • Attaches a comparative design.
  • TO "So"  you cannot ask a question, identify a phrase with it, because it is part of a single token.
  • It has a uniform spelling before a word cannot be inserted.
  • Synonymous with designs just like, as well as.

The correct spelling algorithm

  1. Define what it serves in the text for: to express a comparison or add new information.
  2. Ask a Question.
  3. Try to remove "Same."
  4. Look at the neighboring tokens, are they standing nearby "And", "a"  or "as".
  5. Replace with a synonym.

An example of reasoning.

Lena said why she doesn’t want to go on holiday, Sveta also)  found an excuse to skip the event.   The desired word joins the second basis. It is impossible to ask a question, it is impossible to remove the particle "the same" without loss of meaning. The token is replaced by synonyms:   and Sveta found an excuse, Sveta also  found an excuse.  So this is a union that written together.

Father asked me to do this. also)  good as the previous one. This token expresses a comparison between the past and the new assignment. The sentence has the word "as".  Make (how? How?) "So." The same can be removed: do so well.  Can be replaced by a synonym: to do well exactly.   So this is a combination of an adverb with a particle, which written separately.

I think math is an interesting science, as well as  physics.   The design draws up a comparative turnover, has a uniform spelling. K so the question is not asked. You can replace: as well  physics.  This means that this is part of the union structure, "same" is written separately.

In the most general form, the rule of continuous-separate writing looks like this: to find out how a word is written, you need to determine its meaning: same- comparison, also- adding new to what has already been said.

Is a hyphen possible?

It should be remembered that dictionaries do not give examples of hyphen spelling of the searched word. Same - a particle that is always written separately, so hyphenation is also impossible.

Punctuation

This token is often confused with introductory words and is punctuated on both sides. However, this is not true. In sentences with this word a comma is required in the following cases:

  • The sign is placed in front of the unions as well as  when they serve to connect homogeneous members or grammatical foundations. Mom bought milk, cottage cheese, bread, as well as fruits.
  • Comparative design as well as  Punctuation marks. A comma is placed before so. This day went well, like the previous one.
  • If a same  - an adverb with a particle, and the sentence has a comparison, a comma is placed before as. Alex decided to start the letter in the same way as the past.

The spelling of these words, so often difficult for students, depends on what part of the speech they are.  We tell the rule with examples, to when "also" and "the same" is written together, and when separately. Perhaps there is even a spelling option.

The word "also" is spelled together, if used as a union.   The word was formed by merging the adverb “so” and the particle “same”. "Also" in terms of meaning, it can be replaced by “yet”, “too” or “and”.  So you can test yourself.

Examples of offers:

1. We cleaned the room, and you also washed the dishes (\u003d and also washed the dishes).

2. Elena will have ice cream, as well as candy floss (\u003d and candy floss).

3. He was nervous and still worried (\u003d and worried too).

Reference!  A comma is not placed inside the “same as” construct if it has the value “equal to”. The design itself is distinguished by punctuation marks.
  Example sentence: Like her, I always knew that.

Adverb with particle "same"

“Same” is written separately if used as an adverb with a particle.   "Same" used for comparison.  To test yourself, you need to find out if the structure in the sentence has the meaning "in the same way."

Examples of offers:

1. To be honest, she did exactly the same (\u003d in the same way).

2. It is known that he read as willingly as his sister (\u003d equally).

3. I want a salad the same way: with shrimp and sauce (\u003d in the same way).

Important!  Remember that spelling "same" through a hyphen (also) is not possible.
  For example: In April, snow was still falling.

How to spell "also" or "same"

In addition to those already listed, there are others spelling methodsconstructions.

Ask the question "how?"

Try to see if the design you are embarrassing answers the question is “how.”  If it answers, then “the same” is written separately. If not, it's all together.

Example sentence: I need to make jelly (how?) The same way: with agar-agar.

Discarding particles and replacing with “and”

If in your case   "Same" is written separately,   the “same” particle can be discarded.

Example proposal: Today it was cloudy the same as yesterday (today it was cloudy the same as yesterday).

If a "Also" is written together , this union, as we have said, can be replaced by "and."

Example sentence: He was worried, there was also excitement in the hall (he was worried, and there was excitement in the hall).

Difficult situations

It happens that it is difficult to determine a part of speech in a single sentence. Consider this example: She was [also / also] very smart (she was as smart as someone else / in addition to the previously mentioned quality she was also smart).

Attention! In this case, it is possible to understand how to write the construction correctly only from the context or by intonation (the latter is not very reliable).

If you have such an assignment in the exam or control, and there is no context, do not hesitate to inform the examiner or teacher about it, because without context, the elections are equivalent. So you will avoid lowering your score and save other people. Defend your opinion if you are confident in it.

“Also” and “same”: comma after a turn

Comma must be set  after “the same”, if after it comes “how”, and the design means “to the same extent”, “equally”.

Example sentence: I think, like my whole group, I count on an automatic machine in Russian.

Synonyms

Both "also" and "same" have group of synonymswith which you can replace the words.

Synonyms for "also":

  • also;
  • equally;
  • at the same time;
  • in the same way.

Synonyms "same":

  • in the same way;
  • similarly;
  • as well as;
  • as well as;
  • as well as.

You cannot run away from a problem. It is better to memorize the rules of writing once and for all and learn how to define a part of speech. But, if you cannot be mistaken at all and you are not sure of a dubious word, it's better replace it with a synonym  or try rephrase  so that the proposal is exactly literate. And yet, they say, learning synonyms is useful, as this greatly enriches speech. If a person is expressed in the same words, this is very noticeable.

How to remember a rule?

  • R print the rule  and hang over the bed, re-read it every time you see.
  • BUT actively solve tasks  on a topic of interest.
  • Seeing a difficult word in some text, explore  him, asking himself: “why is it written here, and not otherwise?”, check what questions the word answers and check the rule.
  • Can create a picture with a rule  and put it on the phone’s wallpaper, because a person sees a phone’s screen for a day very often.

And of course we recommend reading more, because reading forms the so-called "intuitive literacy". So we told you about in which cases it is written "the same", and in which "also", gave tips on how to check the spelling, provided you with examples, gave tips on how to remember the rules. We hope the article did not leave you any questions. Enjoy learning Russian!

Useful video

“Also” and “same” rules for writing in the video below.