This blog is designed for Kristin Krogh's English 43 course in Fall 2012. This resource will provide announcements, reminders, and updates about the course. Students will also be required to contribute to the blog through their writing and vokis.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Two, too, and to
Since we talked a little bit about the difference between "to" and "too" yesterday, I thought I would post this. Here is a practice that you can try: http://www.studygs.net/vocab/too.htm
I thought that the website with the hands on approach and the ability to check the answers was very helpful. It definitely made it easier to sort out the difference between the two, to, and too in the simple sentences.
Two, to, and too all sound the same to me. But when I sign them, it is a whole lot different meaning. Just the two of us would go to the store and get an ice cream for dessert. Where are you going to? I lost my cousin too soon. I will be forever miss her. May her rest in peace.
the website i was tried to do i thought the check will give out the score, but nothing was happened...anyways, it's a good website for practice and its was kind of easy a little bit. Chanel P.
I honestly can not stand when someone can't tell the difference between "to" and "too," would it be rude of me to correct them? Sometimes I feel I shouldn't, but again that just goes along with me having that OCD feeling when it comes to grammar.
You brought up a point I've been struggling with myself. I find little errors everywhere and have to hold myself back from getting the urge to correct everyone on everything. Then, every once in a while, I'll send out an e-mail without checking it and realize that I made a stupid little error as well. After that, I'm glad that no one writes back to correct me, so I think you have to decide when it's important to correct someone and when to just let it slide.
I never really had problems with using two, too, and to. Like you said Jessica, it's little errors that sometimes messes up what we're trying to say. Sometimes I type or write so fast I forget to double check my draft.
i get what your saying. But also like kristin once said in class. These errors are mostly likely done by a person who's english is their second language. I think its harder for them to tell wich too, to, or two is correct.
This is a good website to learn spelling and grammar. The words two, to and too are pronounce the same but has different meanings. Examples: I always get two of everything; I am going to buy them; isn’t that too many?
Gary -- Most professors don't mark you off for each individual error, like April's professor, but they do grade your overall grammar. These types of errors are distracting, and they would contribute to you receiving a lower grade. When you write, you want to put your very best foot forward; errors like this (even though they are small) do affect your presentation.
Gary my class I am referring to is a Law class. The Professor made point telling us that, spelling and grammar errors are very common, but they are very embarrassing to the firm and client. The reason she marks us off for every single error is to prepare us for the real world. April C.
I think until about halfway through my relationship with my ex, i finally used the right form of too. She was so happy with me, hah it was like one of the best nights ever. Long story short, its because of her that i know the difference of too and to. Those were the hardest ones for me to get right. I could never tell which one was right or not. But with the help of her, classmates, and teachers, i now know. Cyrus I
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I thought that the website with the hands on approach and the ability to check the answers was very helpful. It definitely made it easier to sort out the difference between the two, to, and too in the simple sentences.
ReplyDeleteTwo, to, and too all sound the same to me. But when I sign them, it is a whole lot different meaning. Just the two of us would go to the store and get an ice cream for dessert.
ReplyDeleteWhere are you going to?
I lost my cousin too soon. I will be forever miss her. May her rest in peace.
Great examples!
Deletethe website i was tried to do i thought the check will give out the score, but nothing was happened...anyways, it's a good website for practice and its was kind of easy a little bit.
ReplyDeleteChanel P.
Strange! There might have been a problem with the scoring page. I would recommend that you try again.
DeleteI honestly can not stand when someone can't tell the difference between "to" and "too," would it be rude of me to correct them? Sometimes I feel I shouldn't, but again that just goes along with me having that OCD feeling when it comes to grammar.
ReplyDeleteHarrieth,
DeleteYou brought up a point I've been struggling with myself. I find little errors everywhere and have to hold myself back from getting the urge to correct everyone on everything. Then, every once in a while, I'll send out an e-mail without checking it and realize that I made a stupid little error as well. After that, I'm glad that no one writes back to correct me, so I think you have to decide when it's important to correct someone and when to just let it slide.
I never really had problems with using two, too, and to. Like you said Jessica, it's little errors that sometimes messes up what we're trying to say. Sometimes I type or write so fast I forget to double check my draft.
Delete-Hareer Amiri
i get what your saying. But also like kristin once said in class. These errors are mostly likely done by a person who's english is their second language. I think its harder for them to tell wich too, to, or two is correct.
DeleteI now know when to use Too, and To(: very helpful
ReplyDelete-Jasmine J
This is a good website to learn spelling and grammar. The words two, to and too are pronounce the same but has different meanings. Examples: I always get two of everything; I am going to buy them; isn’t that too many?
ReplyDeleteLisandro
Do professors mark you down for misusing to and too?
ReplyDeleteGary A
it depends on the professor, but some do. I have a professor that will minus 1 point for every grammar error. April C.
DeleteGood point, April!
DeleteGary -- Most professors don't mark you off for each individual error, like April's professor, but they do grade your overall grammar. These types of errors are distracting, and they would contribute to you receiving a lower grade. When you write, you want to put your very best foot forward; errors like this (even though they are small) do affect your presentation.
Gary my class I am referring to is a Law class. The Professor made point telling us that, spelling and grammar errors are very common, but they are very embarrassing to the firm and client. The reason she marks us off for every single error is to prepare us for the real world. April C.
DeleteToo many times I have seen couples fight
ReplyDeleteTo love one another despite
Two people engaged in conversation
Too hurried the date will soon end
To call him again a lot will be at stake
Two people in love that's all there is to say
Too many eyes giggling at you and me
April C.
this really help now i know how to use to, too careful
ReplyDeleteI am just a hopeless romantic who loves poems. April C.
DeleteI think until about halfway through my relationship with my ex, i finally used the right form of too. She was so happy with me, hah it was like one of the best nights ever. Long story short, its because of her that i know the difference of too and to. Those were the hardest ones for me to get right. I could never tell which one was right or not. But with the help of her, classmates, and teachers, i now know. Cyrus I
ReplyDeleteThe two, too, and to can be put out of context.Too and to are confusing sometimes when using it in a sentence
ReplyDeleteEven got to do some more extra practice on that link. Awesome! This year i finally got down the use of to and too.
ReplyDeleteBrandon R
I finally get this concept after this class!
ReplyDeletecrystal welker
This lesson was very easy for me, but I have more understanding on it now.
ReplyDeleteDesalle J.
Again another bookmark just in case. :) I did the test but I didn't get a score. But I'm confident I did well.
ReplyDeleteMelody
Again this helped a lot, I really had these confused like the their and there one.
ReplyDeleteJosh