Exploring the use of 'too' and 'very' with adjectives, and understanding 'enough'. Evaluating dresses based on size, color, and price. Discussing budget constraints and excessive amounts with examples and a fun quiz.
Using 'to', 'very', and 'enough' with adjectives for degree assessment.
Differentiating between 'too much' and 'too many' when describing quantities.
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Using 'to', 'very', and 'enough' with adjectives
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how to use 'to', 'very', and 'enough' with adjectives to describe things effectively. They exemplify this by exploring a scenario in a clothes shop where the characters assess various dresses based on size and cost. 'To' is utilized with adjectives like 'big' and 'small' to indicate something is not the right fit, while 'very' intensifies the adjective, as seen with 'very expensive'. Additionally, 'enough' is used to signify the right amount, like with 'big enough', providing a comprehensive guide on effectively using these terms.
Distinguishing 'too much' and 'too many'
Another key point covered in the podcast is differentiating between 'too much' and 'too many' when describing quantities. The hosts explain that 'too much' is used for uncountable nouns like 'food', while 'too many' is employed for countable nouns like 'dresses'. By using examples like 'ate too much food' and 'too many green dresses', the distinction between the two phrases is clarified. They caution against using 'very' with strong adjectives, suggesting alternatives like 'absolutely fantastic' instead. The episode concludes with a quiz to test understanding of these concepts.
Too expensive? Using 'too', 'very' and 'enough' with adjectives to talk about degree.
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