Too Or Very: Identify The Error Quiz!

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1. You buy a new sofa for your house. But you can't get it through the door into your living room. Oh no! ...

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The correct answer is "It's too big!" because the statement clearly states that the sofa cannot fit through the door into the living room. This implies that the size of the sofa is the reason why it cannot be brought inside. The phrase "It's very big!" further emphasizes the idea that the sofa is too large to fit through the door.

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Too Or Very: Identify The Error Quiz! - Quiz

Do you know when to use 'too' and when to use 'very'? If you're not sure, remember 'too' suggests there is a problem.'Very' is just a fact. So 'too' isn't usually used with positive adjectives unless there's a special meaning. Take this quiz to find out the correct usage of... see more'too' and ' very.' Read the questions carefully and answer.
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2. Jo is having a great time on holiday because it is 34 degrees celsius and she loves hot weather. What does she write on her postcard:

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The correct answer is "It's very hot here." This is because Jo is having a great time on her holiday and she loves hot weather. By saying "It's very hot here," she is expressing her enjoyment of the high temperature. The phrase "It's too hot here" would imply that the heat is uncomfortable or unbearable, which contradicts the fact that Jo is having a great time.

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3. It's too expensive ... Which is the best way to complete this sentence:

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The given answer ".. so I can't buy it" is the best way to complete the sentence. This answer implies that the item is too expensive, which is preventing the speaker from making a purchase.

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4. The tea is________ hot for me to drink.

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The word "too" is the correct answer because it indicates that the tea is excessively hot for the speaker to drink. It suggests that the temperature of the tea surpasses their tolerance level or preference. The word "so" is not suitable in this context as it implies a degree of intensity or extent rather than excessiveness. "Very" also does not convey the same meaning as "too" because it simply denotes a high level of hotness without implying that it is beyond what the speaker can handle.

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5. Your football team won the game 6 - 1. Which would you say:

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The correct answer is "They played very well." This answer indicates that the team performed exceptionally in the game, achieving a score of 6-1. The phrase "very well" suggests that the team played skillfully, effectively, and successfully throughout the game. It implies that the team's performance was commendable and deserving of praise.

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6. Ben does too much exercise. Does it mean:

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The correct answer is the second option because it provides a specific explanation for why Ben is tired and experiencing pain in his legs. It also mentions that he has no time to do his work, indicating that his excessive exercise is negatively impacting his daily life. The first option, on the other hand, only states that Ben is fit without providing any information about the consequences of his exercise routine.

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7. Pamela is intelligent but this will cause problems for her, perhaps because somebody is jealous of her. Is it better to say:

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The correct answer is "She's too clever." This suggests that Pamela's intelligence is excessive or beyond what is considered normal or desirable. The use of "too" implies that her level of intelligence is causing problems or difficulties for her, possibly because it sets her apart from others or makes others feel jealous or insecure.

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8. There are far ___________many mistakes in the essay.

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The word "too" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate an excessive amount or degree. In this sentence, "too" is used to convey that there are an excessive number of mistakes in the essay. The word "very" would not be suitable in this context as it does not convey the same level of excessiveness. Therefore, "too" is the correct choice to accurately describe the number of mistakes in the essay.

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9. The evening was__________ cold.

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Both "very" and "too" can be used to describe the level of coldness in the evening. "Very" indicates a high degree of coldness, while "too" suggests that the coldness is excessive or beyond what is comfortable. Therefore, either word can be used to convey the idea that the evening was cold.

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You buy a new sofa for your house. But you can't get it through...
Jo is having a great time on holiday because it is 34 degrees celsius...
It's too expensive ......
The tea is________ hot for me to drink.
Your football team won the game 6 - 1. Which would you say:
Ben does too much exercise. Does it mean:
Pamela is intelligent but this will cause problems for her, perhaps...
There are far ___________many mistakes in the essay.
The evening was__________ cold.
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