What is the difference between To and Too?

To

preposition

Definition

Expressing motion in the direction of a particular location, or identifying the person or thing affected.

Examples

I am going [to] the park.

She gave the gift [to] her friend.

I need [to] finish my homework.

Too

adverb

Definition

To a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; in addition; also.

Examples

This soup is [too] hot.

He is driving [too] fast.

I would like to come, [too].

Tags

sound-similar same-pronunciation similar-spelling

Practice Quiz

Question 1: I am going ___ the grocery store.

to too

Question 2: This coffee is ___ hot to drink.

to too

Question 3: She wants to come to the party, ___.

to too

Question 4: Which sentence uses 'to' correctly?

He ate to much cake. I want to go home. She is to tired to continue. Can I come, to?

Question 5: Which sentence uses 'too' correctly?

Let's go too the beach. It is never too late. He needs too sleep. Give the book too me.

Question 6: He needs ___ finish his assignment.

to too

Question 7: You have added ___ much salt to the soup.

to too

Question 8: Which word can mean 'also'?

to too

Question 9: Which word is a preposition that indicates direction?

to too

Question 10: It's ___ cold to go outside without a coat.

to too

Quiz Answers

Q1: to

Q2: too

Q3: too

Q4: I want to go home.

Q5: It is never too late.

Q6: to

Q7: too

Q8: too

Q9: to

Q10: too

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