August 02, 2010

To, Too, Two...so hard to remember which one to use!

Too many people confuse to, too, and two.  Every once in awhile doesn't bother me since it could be a typo.  However, when it happens daily on a status update, you  know the person just can't tell the difference.  (This coming from the Queen of run-on sentences and excessive use of ellipses...)

Here's a reminder to all of those who have forgotten the meanings...


To
To has two functions. First, as a preposition, in which case it always precedes a noun.
I'm going to the store
Secondly, to indicates an infinitive when it precedes a verb.
I need to study

Too

Too also has two uses. First, as a synonym for "also":
Can I go too?
Secondly, too means excessively when it precedes an adjective or adverb.
I'm too tired

Two
Two is a number.
One, two, three...

Neurotic much?  :)

2 comments:

Julie Ann said...

I am anxiously awaiting the next post. Hopefully their is a your vs. you're lesson. That makes me nutty!

Ralph Perez said...

yOu tOO are way tWo funny! Perhaps I tO can get this right!