The boss came too. vs The boss came both.

[Liik]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #110 "Postcard: Job", question 7

The boss came ..........

(a) to
(b) too
(c) two

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #110 "Postcard: Job", answer 7

The boss came too.

Correct answer: (b) too
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why not the both?

Liik

[Alan]

Hi,

'Both' makes no sense here. What you want to say is: The boss came also.

Alan
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