Too and enough

Too + adjective and (not) + adjective/noun + enough to describe excess and sufficiency

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   The coffee is hot to drink right now.

   tooenoughsoveryToo + adjective means 'more than is good or wanted'.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   I'm not tall to reach the top shelf.

   enoughtoosoveryAdjective + enough means 'to the necessary degree'.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   Choose the correct sentence.

   We don't have enough time to finish.We don't have time enough to finish.We have too time to finish.We have enough too time to finish.'Enough' usually comes before a noun: enough time.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   This box is too heavy carry alone.

   toforthatsoToo + adjective + to + infinitive describes a result.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   She's young to drive a car — she's only fifteen.

   Answer: too'Too' + adjective shows something is more than is wanted or possible.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   Is there bread for everyone, or should I buy more?

   Answer: enough'Enough' before a noun means 'as much as is needed'.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   He didn't study to pass the exam.

   Answer: enough'Enough' can follow a verb directly to mean 'sufficiently'.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   This soup is spicy for the children — can you make a milder one?

   Answer: too'Too' + adjective describes something excessive.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   We don't have money to go on holiday this year.

   Answer: enough'Enough' + noun means 'as much as is necessary'.
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'It's too cold to go swimming today.'

    Answer: True'Too' + adjective + to + infinitive is a correct structure.
11. 11
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'I don't have enough money time to buy a new phone.'

    Answer: FalseThe sentence wrongly combines two nouns; it should be either 'enough money' or 'enough time'.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    Describe something you own that is too small, too big, or not good enough, and explain why.

    Sample answer: My current phone isn't powerful enough for the apps I need, and the screen is too small for watching videos comfortably.