Hello, everybody. Today we’re going to talk about the usage of ‘’to’, ‘two’, and ‘too’ in English conversation.
Hi, Freddy. Hello, everyone. A lot of people do get confused with words that are pronounced the same.
Yes, that’s true, Denise. So, let’s start with the first explanation that focuses on the usage of “two”. It is simply a number and used to denote quantity.
Yes! I have two cars.
Really? I didn’t know you had a second car. By the way, did you know I also have two cars?
Yeah, I know that! Okay, now coming to ‘too’. ‘Too’ can be used in two forms. One as a synonym for ‘also; and another to signify excessiveness of something.
That’s right. For example: I’m too tired!
I am tired too. But, before we take some rest, would you tell us about the usage of ‘to’?
Sure. ‘To’ is actually the most common word in this section. It has various functions and can be used in several different ways.
Right! However, ‘to’ is mostly used as a preposition which points to a direction, place or position.
Correct. For example: I’m going to the mall, would you like to come along, Denise?
I would definitely like to join you, Freddy!
Let’s see some conversations with examples first.
Sure!
Where are you going?
I’m going to the supermarket.
Are you taking the car?
Yup. I’m too lazy to go by bike.
Gosh! Just make sure you come back early. I need the car in the evening.
How many vehicles do you own?
Two of them. A car and a bike.
Alright. Then, I guess the garage space would be enough for you to park both vehicles.
Absolutely. I’ll only need some extra parking space when I have guests.
Don’t worry about it. Your guests can park on the roadside.
Why do you look so upset?
Gosh. I’m tired of my brother’s behavior.
What did he do now?
He is just too demanding. It gets too difficult to handle him.
What happened?
I took him to the supermarket and he made a shelf fall down
I am sure he didn’t do it on purpose.You have to understand he’s just a kid.
I have two cars.
I’m too tired!
I’m going to the supermarket.
I’m too lazy to go by bike.
Two of them. A car and a bike.
He is just too demanding. It gets too difficult to handle him.