Too much, too many, enough & very

Question 1

Too
Before an adjective/adverb

Answer 1

We use too before an adjective or an adverb to mean ‘more than we need’ or ‘more than is necessary’.

You are too young to enter this club.

Question 2

Too much
Before an uncountable noun

Answer 2

We can use too much before uncountable nouns to mean ‘more than we need’ or ‘more than is necessary’.

The doctor said that I drink too much coffee.

Question 3

Too much
After a verb

Answer 3

We can also use too much after a verb.

You can’t take the car. You’ve drunk too much.

Question 4

Too many
Before a plural noun

Answer 4

We use too many before plural nouns to mean ‘more than we need’ or ‘more than is necessary’.

I didn’t enjoy the concert. There were too many people.

Question 5

Enough
Before a noun

Answer 5

We can use enough + noun to say that something is the correct number or amount.

I have saved enough money to go to Rome on holiday.

Question 6

Not enough

Answer 6

In negative sentences, we use (not) enough + noun to say that something is less than we want or need.

We don’t have enough money to travel.

Question 7

enough
After an adjective/adverb

Answer 7

We can use adjective/adverb + enough to mean ‘sufficiently’.

This bed is big enough for the four of us.

Question 8

enough
after a verb

Answer 8

We can also use verb + enough.

I didn’t study enough, and I failed the exam.