Monday, April 3, 2023

Very and too

 "very" and "too" are both words used to modify adjectives or adverbs, but they have different meanings and uses. Here is a chart that summarizes the differences between "very" and "too":

WordUseExample
VeryUsed to intensify an adjective or adverbHe is very tall.
TooUsed to indicate that something is excessive or beyond what is desired or appropriateThe music is too loud.

"Very" is used to describe a high degree or intensity of an adjective or adverb. It does not imply that something is excessive or undesirable. "Too," on the other hand, implies that something is excessive, undesirable, or beyond what is necessary or appropriate. Here are some examples:

  • The weather is very hot today. (implies a high degree of hotness)
  • The music is too loud. (implies that the volume is excessive)
  • She is very talented. (implies a high degree of talent)
  • He talks too much. (implies that the amount of talking is excessive)
  • The cake is very sweet. (implies a high degree of sweetness)
  • The car is too expensive. (implies that the price is beyond what is reasonable or affordable)

To help you practice using "very" and "too" correctly, here are some exercises:

  1. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

a) The room is __ small for all of us. (very/too) b) She is __ tired to go out tonight. (very/too) c) The movie was __ long that I fell asleep. (very/too) d) The water is __ cold to swim in. (very/too) e) The pizza is __ delicious. (very/too)

  1. Rewrite the following sentences using the correct word:

a) The coffee is very hot. --> ___________________________________________ b) He is too young to drive a car. --> _____________________________________ c) She is very excited about the trip. --> ___________________________________ d) The party was too crowded. --> ________________________________________ e) The dress is very expensive. --> _______________________________________

  1. Write a paragraph describing something or someone using both "very" and "too." Include at least 5 sentences.

Example: The restaurant was very crowded, and the music was very loud. The food was very delicious, but the portions were too small. The prices were very reasonable, but the service was too slow. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, but the noise level was too high for a romantic dinner.

I hope these exercises and examples help you understand the differences between "very" and "too" and how to use them correctly in English.

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