How does one know when to use the word too in a sentence?

Answer 1

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"Too" is an adjective which references an overabundance of something--for instance, too much chocolate, or too many questions.

"To" is preposition which, among other things, designates to whom or where something is directed; for instance, give the chocolate to John; or, I am going to the store.

The way I have always remembered which is which is by thinking of TOO in terms of being TOO much of something, that's why it has the extra O.

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"Too" is an adjective which references an overabundance of something--for instance, too much chocolate, or too many questions.

"To" is preposition which, among other things, designates to whom or where something is directed; for instance, give the chocolate to John; or, I am going to the store.

The way I have always remembered which is which is by thinking of TOO in terms of being TOO much of something, that's why it has the extra O.

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You use to when you say things like "I want to go" or "That will need to be put away" you use too when you say things such as, "I want to go too." (takes the place of also, or as well) Too can also be used for expressing an abundance of something like, "I am too tired". Or you can say, "it is too!!!" if someone tells you it isn't. ;-)

AnswerTry to remember the extra"o" in the word "too" which means excesive. Practice the excersice in the web http://toortoo.com/

Answer 2

Too mean 'also' or 'an excessive degree'

I want to go too. (also).

That is too much. (excessive)

To is a marker word that marks the indirect object.

He gave an orange to Paul. He gave to Paul an orange. To Paul he gave an orange.

The word 'To' marks Paul as the receiver of the action of the verb 'gave' ie the indirect object.

Answer 3

"Too" means "also", "in addition", or "as well." It is also used to express an excessive amount of something, in phrases like "too much." There was too much to carry.

"To" is a helping word, used most commonly to make the present tense of verbs ("to walk", "to dance") or as a preposition meaning "in order to." I wanted to get a babysitter to watch my child.

To teach you the use of these words, I have given you the definition of each, and used them in a sentence too.

But

To is not used to make present tense - in to walk or to dance to is an infinitive marker and to + infinitive has many different uses in English. Also to is not a preposition in this kind of verb phrase.

As a preposition to shows movement, it indicates the place you reach as a result of moving

eg to school - go to school

Answer 4

I find that the easiest way to know when to use the word too is when the words "as well" or "also" can be used in place of the word "too." If you can't replace the word with as well or also, then you would use the word "to." For example: I want to go to the movies too, is the same as saying I want to go to the movies also or as well. Replacing the word "to" with "also" or "as well" wouldn't make that sentence grammatically correct as it would read like this: I want also go also the movies too. To be or not to be, that is the question. You know the correct word is "to" because if you put also or as well in place of it, the sentence would be grammatically incorrect, i.e. As well be or not as well be, that is the question. There are two exception to this method: You should use the word "too" whenever the words "much" or "many" follow it. Likewise, you should use the word "to" whenever the words "much" or "many" preceed it. Examples: I've got too much time on my hands. I've got too many things to do. Much to my dismay, the weaker team won the game. I've got many things to do.

Answer 5

Probably too is the one. But that is not a grammar rule it depends on your sentence.

They went to the movies and I went too.

To is a preposition and would usually be followed by a noun or noun phrase.

We went to the movies.

Answer 6

When you include someone else in something e.g is Tony coming too? or Are you going to London too?

Too is an adverb. It is an adding adverb and has the meaning of also. It is an adverb of degree and has the meaning of 'more than is needed'.

Jon is coming too - meaning of also.

The shoes are too big - meaning of more than needed

Answer 7

you should use the word too in place of also and the word to when talking about direction

Answer 8

"To" is a preposition, as in "to the store".

"Too" means also, as in "I like Hamburgers, too."