Understanding the usage of 'to' and 'very' with adjectives, along with 'enough' to describe the right amount. Exploring 'too' with 'much' and 'many' to talk about excess or inadequate amounts. Alternative phrases for 'very' with strong adjectives. Includes a quiz and mention of an upcoming party.
'To' is used to indicate that something is bigger or smaller than desired, while 'very' is used to intensify the degree of an adjective.
'Enough' is used to describe the right amount of something, while 'too much' and 'too many' are used when there is an excess or more than what is needed.
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Using 'to' and 'very' with adjectives
The podcast explains how to use the words 'to' and 'very' with adjectives to describe things. For example, 'to' is used to indicate that something is bigger or smaller than desired, while 'very' is used to intensify the degree of an adjective. The hosts give examples of using 'to' and 'very' in relation to clothing items, such as a dress being too big or too small, or a dress being very expensive.
Using 'enough' and 'too much'/'too many'
The podcast explores the usage of 'enough' and 'too much'/'too many' with adjectives and nouns. 'Enough' is used to describe the right amount of something, while 'too much' and 'too many' are used when there is an excess or more than what is needed. The hosts provide examples of using 'enough' with the size and length of a dress, as well as using 'too much' with food and money. They also discuss the distinction between 'too much' for uncountable nouns and 'too many' for plural countable nouns.