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Paul can’t attend the seminar, neither can Mark.

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Sentence

Narrator

Paul can’t attend the seminar, neither can Mark.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

Paul and Mark are unable to attend the seminar.

Responding to a Question

No, Paul and Mark can't make it to the seminar.

Adding Information

Unfortunately, Paul can't attend the seminar, and neither can Mark.

Making an Announcement

Please note that Paul and Mark will be absent from the seminar.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Paul and Mark are both unable to participate in the seminar.

Informal

Paul and Mark can't go to the seminar.

Simpler English

Paul and Mark won't be at the seminar.

Phrases to learn

can't attend

Is unable to be present at.

neither can

Also unable to.