Right Use Of Too And Enough

It’s very usual to confuse adjectives and the use of too and enough we learn the English language for the first time. The rules of using words can change when it’s based on relation to other words. So let’s examine the use of these two words in particular and clear out this confusion of speaking as weak as writing English. 

Use of Too and Enough

The uses of too and enough exercise are varied in English grammar. The use of too can be done in positive sentences whereas the use of enough can be done in negative sentences. 

Enough comes after adjective and adverbs. So, it’s ADJECTIVE + ENOUGH or ADVERB+ ENOUGH. Few examples are given below,, 

• We have enough money to buy groceries. 
• I have got enough money to purchase this computer. 
• You” re good enough to start a conversation in Hindi. 
• I haven’t got enough time to complete this. 

Too comes before adjectives and adverbs. So, it’s ADJECTIVE + ENOUGH or ADVERB + ENOUGH. Few of the examples are as follows, 

• He isn’t old enough to watch these cartoons. 
• We’re walking quickly enough. 

Let us understand more about the use of too and enough in proper sentences and differentiate the applications of them. 

How to Use the Word “Enough”?

In specific terms using the word “enough” after an adjective means “sufficient to meet a need or satisfy a desire”. But, when enough is used after an adverb it means there is a quantity or degree that satisfies. 

In adjectives they are used as for example, 

• She is old enough to drive a car. (She is able to drive). 
• He is very strong enough to carry the parcel. ( He is able to carry the box).

In adverbs, they are used as for example, 

• They work hard enough to get good grades in school. 
• We drove fast enough to arrive on time to the airport. 

Just like adjectives and adverbs, when describing nouns, enough comes before the noun. In such cases, the main meaning of enough is a satisfactory amount of something. The amount is adequate. 

When pronouns or special adjectives such as the, a, an, my, your, etc are used, enough needs to be followed by the word “of”. Such adjectives are called determines, which are used to specify that there is no use of pronoun or determiner where there is no use of the word “of”. 

• If enough of us go on the trip, they will give us a discounted rate. (Here, Us is a pronoun, so the “of” is necessary). 
• I saved enough of my dinner to be able to eat the rest for lunch the next day. (Here, My is a determiner, so the “of” is necessary). 

How to Use the Word “Too”?

So, let’s consider the word too how to use it. It means something is excessive. Using too before an adjective, indicates a negative result.

• The car is too expensive. ( Not possible to buy) 
• It’s too dangerous to climb the ladder. (Not possible to climb).

In adjectives, they can be used as follows, 

• This car is too expensive for purchasing. (Not possible to buy)
• The chair is too heavy to carry. (Not possible to carry). 

In adverbs, they are used as follows,

• He speaks too quietly for me to understand what he is trying to say.
• She’s running too quickly for me to catch up.

When nouns are being described, the need to add “many” for all countable nouns and “much” for uncountable nouns is needed. 

• Too many friends are visiting for me to have all of them in my apartment. 
• The road is covered with too much fog to be able to get a clear vision. 

For pronouns and determiners the same rules are applied as with enough. 

• Too much of my day is spent writing email! (My is a determine, so “ of ” is needed ).
• Too many of us were busy, so we had to find a new date for the trip. (Here, Us is a pronoun, and “of” is needed).

Conclusion

The use of too and enough exercise a great significance in English grammar. It can be used when first learning the English language. The rules of using words can change when it’s based on relation to other words. There are several use of too and enough worksheet nowadays to clear the confusion of it’s uses. Just like adjectives and adverbs, when describing nouns, enough comes before the noun. In such cases, the main meaning of enough is a satisfactory amount of something. It can be also used with determiners and pronouns.