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Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
Ron
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July 02, 2005, 05:25:16 AM
Is there an easy rule of thumb that would help me remember the proper usage of "to" and "too"?
I often sit here looking at my posts as I am ready to send them out wondering if I am using the right one.
Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
Warbow
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July 02, 2005, 06:09:38 AM
Just think of the extra 'o' in "too" as a reminder of excess.
"I walked to the pumpkin patch, but the pumpkins were too big to walk home with."
Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
BryanP
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July 02, 2005, 06:19:46 AM
Two is a number.
Too can be used as Warbow mentioned. It can also be used as a synonym for also. e.g "This, too, shall pass."
To is a preposition. "I am going to the store."
Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
Ron
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July 02, 2005, 10:50:25 AM
Thanks, the "reminder of excess" will do the trick.
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Two is a number
LoL, I know, just put that in there because it's a two too! Not to be confused with a TuTu.
It's funny how you can have mental blocks about such simple things.
Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
Standing Wolf
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July 02, 2005, 03:32:06 PM
Try to always remember to never split infinitives.
Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
K Frame
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July 02, 2005, 06:50:22 PM
Splitting infinitives isn't the sin that some would have us believe.
Neither is the double negative.
Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
Standing Wolf
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July 03, 2005, 04:40:39 PM
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Splitting infinitives isn't the sin that some would have us believe.
Not a sin, no, but definitely a sign of second-best writing.
Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
Silver Bullet
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July 04, 2005, 08:07:42 AM
I heard of an instance of someone saying "I don't see no reason why it shouldn't not work", a quadruple negative.
Title:
to, too, two
Post by:
client32
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July 05, 2005, 10:00:11 AM
You should be able to replace 'too' with 'also'. If it doesn't make sense, it should the 'to'