Two Minute English


Use of "very" and "too"


Time to improve your English grammar and usage. In this lesson you will learn to distinguish between the proper use of Very and Too. Listen to the conversations carefully and understand how these two words have different applications.

Practice at the end to build your fluency and comprehension.


In this lesson we will tell you how to make use of very and too in your conversation.


At exam hall

Luna: I am too scared to sit in the exam today.

Michael: I don’t think it will be very tough.

Luna: Well, I want to give it next week.

Michael: You can tell the coordinator you are not prepared enough.

Luna: Yes, but she is very strict. I don’t think she will give me an extension.


At a restaurant

Luna: The best thing is that this restaurant is not very expensive.

Michael: Yes, I like this place. They make very good coffee.

Luna: I am not going to drink coffee today. It’s too hot to drink coffee.

Michael: You could drink cold coffee then.

Luna: That’s a very good idea. I will have cold coffee.

Michael: Excellent! I will have cold coffee too.


Inviting for a party

Michael: I am going to a party on new year’s. What’s your plan?

Luna: Oh gosh! I love to party. Can I come too?

Michael: Sure you can! It’s at a friend’s place. I will tell her I am bringing a friend too.

Luna: Thank you very much. You are too nice.

Michael: Hey! It’s alright. I will have more fun with you there.


At stationary store

Michael: Hello, I am looking to buy some pens and some notebooks too.

George : Do you want an ink-pen or a ball pen?

Michael: Ink pens are too messy. I will take the ball pen please.

George : Okay. And what about the notebook? Will a thin one do?

Michael: No, I need a very thick notebook for college. I make a lot of notes.

George : Alright. I will get you a ball pen and a very thick notebook too.

Michael: Thank you very much.


At the office

Michael: George, did you complete the presentation I assigned you yesterday?

George : Yes I did, but I had to work very hard. I had to stay up till 12.

Michael: Really? That’s too bad. I didn’t know it would take that long.

George : No problems. I like to meet the deadlines if I can.

Michael: Yes, you’re a great worker, but I think you work too hard.

George : Maybe, but I guess somebody has to get the job done.

Michael: Thank you very much George. I appreciate it.


Phrases

I am too scared to sit in the exam today.

Do you want an ink-pen or a ball pen?

Oh gosh! I love to party. Can I come too?

The best thing is that this restaurant is not very expensive.

Did you complete the presentation I assigned you yesterday?


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