VERY / TOO

	VERB	A/AN	VERY/TOO	ADJECTIVE/ADVERB	NOUN	TO+VERB
*1. This room	is		very/too	dark.
*2. He	talks		too	fast. I don't understand.
*3. I	am		too	tired		to watch TV.
*4. They	have	a	very	big	house.

*1. Very and too make adjectives and adverbs stronger.

*2. Use too when something is more than you need or want and there is a negative result. Example: He talks too fast. I can't understand him. / This room is too dark, and I can't see.

*3. Use too with this pattern (too + verb). Example: I'm too tired to watch TV. I'm going to bed.

*4. Use very to modify an adjective + noun: They have a very big house. Don't use too: They have a too big house.

The words "very" and "too" are used to modify adjectives and adverbs, but they have different meanings and uses. "Very" is used to emphasize the degree of something, indicating a high level of quality or intensity but within acceptable limits. "Too," on the other hand, indicates that something exceeds a desired or acceptable level, often leading to a negative outcome. Understanding the distinction between these two modifiers helps in expressing degrees and conveying the right message.

Useful Expressions

• Very:
  • "She is very happy with her results"
  • "The movie was very interesting."
  • "It’s a very hot day today"
  • "He runs very fast"
• Too:
  • "The soup is too hot to eat"
  • "It’s too late to go out now"
  • "The dress is too expensive for me"
  • "She is too tired to continue working"

Sentences

• Very:

  1. The concert was very loud, but I enjoyed it.
  2. He is very skilled at playing the piano.
  3. The cake tastes very sweet; it’s delicious!
  4. The weather is very cold today; make sure to wear a coat.

• Too:

  1. The coffee is too hot; I need to wait before drinking it.
  2. She is too busy to meet for lunch this week.
  3. The mountain climb was too difficult for us.
  4. The movie was too long; I lost interest halfway through.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: How would you describe the weather today?
   A: The weather is very pleasant today; it’s sunny and warm.

2. Q: Is the new restaurant affordable?
   A: No, it’s too expensive for my budget.

3. Q: How do you find the new software?
   A: I find it very useful; it’s made my work much easier.

4. Q: What did you think of the book?
   A: I thought it was too complicated; I had trouble understanding it.

5. Q: Is the test difficult?
   A: Yes, it was too challenging for me; I struggled with many questions.

Conversation

Emma: Hi, David! How was your weekend?
David: Hi, Emma! It was very relaxing. I spent most of the time at the beach.
Emma: That sounds nice! Was the weather good for the beach?
David: Yes, it was very warm and sunny, perfect for sunbathing. How about yours?
Emma: It was okay, but the movie I watched was too long. I almost fell asleep!
David: Oh no! That’s unfortunate. What movie did you see?
Emma: It was a drama that everyone was talking about. I think it was too slow-paced for my taste.
David: I see. Sometimes, a movie can be very interesting but too long if it drags on.
Emma: Exactly. Next time, I’ll try to pick something more engaging.

Reading

Understanding "Very" and "Too"

When describing how something is or how much of something there is, we often use modifiers like "very" and "too." These words help us communicate the intensity or degree of an adjective or adverb.

"Very" is used to increase the intensity of an adjective or adverb, indicating a high degree of something but still within acceptable limits. For example, if you say, "The movie was very exciting," you are emphasizing that the movie was extremely exciting but not excessively so. Similarly, "She is very talented" means she has a high level of talent, but it’s still a positive assessment.

In contrast, "too" is used to indicate that something exceeds a desirable or acceptable level, often implying a negative outcome. When you say, "The soup is too hot," it means the soup is so hot that it is unpleasant or difficult to eat. "He is too tired to continue working" suggests that his level of fatigue has reached a point where it affects his ability to work effectively.

Using "very" and "too" correctly helps in expressing degrees of qualities and conditions more accurately. It allows you to convey how much you feel something is intense or excessive, which can make your communication clearer and more precise. Whether you’re discussing the weather, a book, or your daily experiences, understanding these modifiers can enhance how you describe and assess various situations.