TOO or ENOUGH

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What does 'too' mean in a sentence?

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'Too' is used to indicate that something is excessive or more than what is needed, often leading to a negative outcome.

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What does 'enough' mean in a sentence?

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'Enough' is used to indicate that there is a sufficient amount or degree of something to meet a requirement.

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How do you use 'too' in a sentence?

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You can use 'too' followed by an adjective or adverb to express that something exceeds a limit, e.g., 'The soup is too hot to eat.'

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How do you use 'enough' in a sentence?

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You can use 'enough' followed by a noun or an adjective to express sufficiency, e.g., 'She is old enough to vote.'

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What is the structure of sentences using 'too'?

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The structure is: Subject + verb + too + adjective/adverb + to + verb. Example: 'He is too young to drive.'

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What is the structure of sentences using 'enough'?

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The structure is: Subject + verb + adjective/adverb + enough + to + verb. Example: 'She is smart enough to solve the problem.'

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Can 'too' be used with negative sentences?

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No, 'too' is generally used in positive sentences to indicate excess.

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Can 'enough' be used with negative sentences?

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Yes, 'enough' can be used in negative sentences to indicate insufficiency, e.g., 'He is not tall enough to reach the shelf.'

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What is an example of 'too' in a negative context?

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An example is: 'The movie was too boring to watch.' This indicates that the movie was excessively boring.

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What is an example of 'enough' in a positive context?

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An example is: 'She has enough money to buy the car.' This indicates that she has a sufficient amount of money.