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In this lesson, we will study the difference between ‘to’, with one ‘o’, and ‘too’, with double ‘o’.
Hello, everyone. Today we’ll learn the difference between ‘to’ with one ‘o’, and ‘too’ with double ‘o’. ‘To’ with one ‘o’ is used when we speak of a destination.
That’s right, Clara. I came to class by bike, today. My class was my destination.
And we can also use ‘to’ when explaining a reason for doing something.
Yes. I go to school to learn. Learning is why I go to school.
Ok. There are other functions for ‘to’ with one ‘o’, but let’s focus on these uses for now. But, what about ‘too’ with double ‘o’?
Well, Clara, we use ‘too’ with double ‘o’ when we think something is excessive, more than necessary. It carries a negative idea.
So if someone says that a movie is too long, they probably think it’s boring, or at least that it could be shorter.
Yes, that’s it. But in other cases ‘too’ is used to mean ‘also’, or in a similar way. For example: ‘Jennifer Lopez is a good actress, and she is a good singer, too’.
In that case, does the word ‘too’ always come at the end of the sentence?
That’s correct. I love watching movies, but I like to read, too.
I think I get it. Let’s go to some dialogues and see other examples.
Great idea!
I was thinking about going for a morning walk, but it was too cold.
It was snowing, too. It’s always cold this time of year.
I’ll go to Arizona for some days. I can’t stand this cold anymore.
Really? Maybe I should go, too.
Let’s call uncle Sam first. He’ll be happy to know. And he’ll let us know if it’s too hot over there.
Sorry, Clara. I was too busy to answer the phone.
I was busy, too. In fact, I called you to say that I’m too tired to go out tonight.
What? Why? We have plans. We’re going to the best restaurant in town. I know you’re working hard, but I am, too!
Jason, I’m sorry. Tomorrow I have to get up too early, and I won’t be able to relax if I go out tonight. I’ll be too worried.
Alright Clara, don’t worry. That’s Ok. If you want to stay home, I’ll stay, too. We really are doing too much.
Oh, Jason! Sometimes I think you’re too good to me. I love you, honey.
I go to school to learn. Learning is why I go to school.
‘Jennifer Lopez is a good actress, and she is a good singer, too’.
And he’ll let us know if it’s too hot over there.
I was too busy to answer the phone.
I was busy, too. In fact, I called you to say that I’m too tired to go out tonight.
If you want to stay home, I’ll stay, too. We really are doing too much.
Sometimes I think you’re too good to me.