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Grammar Worksheet

Too and Enough

A2–B1 expressing problems with degree
Explanation

Use too before an adjective when something is more than we want or need.

Use enough after an adjective when something reaches the needed level.

Use enough before a noun.

Form
PatternMeaningExample
too + adjectivemore than wantedThis box is too heavy.
adjective + enoughreaches the needed levelThe room is big enough.
enough + nounreaches the needed amountWe have enough chairs.

Too usually describes a problem: too expensive, too late, too noisy.

Not + adjective + enough also describes a problem: not warm enough.

Examples
  1. The music is too loud.
  2. This coffee is not hot enough.
  3. We have enough time.
  4. There are not enough seats.
  5. He is too young to drive.
  6. The bag is small enough for the plane.
  7. This exercise is too difficult for me.
  8. The classroom is not quiet enough.
Common Mistakes
Exercises
1 Choose the correct form

Choose the correct phrase.

  1. This shirt is too small / small enough. I cannot wear it.
  2. We have enough money / money enough for the tickets.
  3. The film is too long / long enough. I am bored.
  4. The water is not enough warm / not warm enough.
  5. There are not enough chairs / chairs enough.
2 Complete with too or enough

Write too or enough.

  1. This bag is heavy.
  2. The room is not big .
  3. We do not have paper.
  4. She is tired to study.
  5. The test was easy .
3 Correct the mistake

Each sentence has one mistake.

  1. The coffee is enough hot.
  2. We do not have time enough.
  3. This city is too much expensive.
  4. The car is not enough fast.
4 Rewrite the idea

Use too or not enough.

The box is very heavy. I cannot carry it.  →  The box is too heavy.

  1. The room is small. We cannot all sit there.
  2. The soup is cold. I do not want it.
  3. The bus is full. We cannot get on.
  4. The instructions are unclear. I cannot understand them.
5 Your opinion

Write four opinions with too or enough.

  1. My town is ...
  2. English grammar is ...
  3. Public transport is ...
  4. This classroom is ...
Speaking Activity

Talk about problems and needs.

Explain why in one more sentence.