Common mistake too DETERMINER

Common Mistakes with the word "too"

One common mistake that many people make in their writing is confusing the use of the word "too" as a determiner versus its use as an adverb. Understanding the correct usage of "too" can help you avoid grammatical errors and improve the clarity of your writing.

As a Determiner:

As a determiner, "too" is used to indicate an excessive or excessive amount or degree of something. It is often used in conjunction with the word "much" or "many."

For example:

  • There is too much sugar in this recipe.
  • She bought too many books at the bookstore.
  • The car was too expensive for our budget.

In these examples, "too" is used to show that there is an excessive amount of sugar, books, or an expensive cost that exceeds what is necessary or desired.

As an Adverb:

As an adverb, "too" is used to describe something that is also true for someone or something else, or to indicate an additional action or condition.

For example:

  • I want to go to the party too.
  • She can sing and dance too.
  • He was tired too after the long day.

In these examples, "too" is used to convey that the speaker wants to go to the party as well, that she can sing and dance in addition to other talents, or that he is also tired after a long day like someone else.

It is important to note the difference in usage between "too" as a determiner and "too" as an adverb to avoid confusing the reader or listener.

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too DETERMINER mistake examples

  • Incorrect:
    We expanded too all proposed new locations.

    Correct:
    We expanded to all proposed new locations.

  • Incorrect:
    We expanded too all the proposed new locations.

    Correct:
    We expanded to all the proposed new locations.

  • Incorrect:
    Give the bone too the dog.

    Correct:
    Give the bone to the dog.

  • Incorrect:
    The company expanded from there too all the proposed new locations.

    Correct:
    The company expanded from there to all the proposed new locations.

  • Incorrect:
    Please see too that problem immediately.

    Correct:
    Please see to that problem immediately.

  • Correct:
    We expanded to all proposed new locations.
  • Correct:
    Too much information is as bad as not enough information.
  • Correct:
    LanguageTool users can be annoyed if they get too many incorrect warnings.
  • Correct:
    Oddly enough, Jake was there too this evening, resplendent in evening jacket.
  • Correct:
    How I wish that I'd gone with her too all those years ago.
  • Correct:
    ... then we should note too that spin is caused by...
  • Correct:
    You can see too that the universe is expanding.
  • Correct:
    You might notice too that these books are rather old.
  • Correct:
    I'm not too sure if this would be too close...
  • Correct:
    How can we make an AP for to/too that prevents a warning for sentence 1, but finds sentence 2?
  • Correct:
    I wasn't too sure what to think.
  • Correct:
    Homophones such as two/too that cause confusion for students can...
  • Correct:
    The company is expanding too dozens of new locations.
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