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TOO vs NOT ENOUGH

too + adjective / adverb not + adjective / adverb + enough

* We didnt play tennis yesterday. It was * We couldnt hear the music. It wasnt
too cold. loud enough.
* We couldnt swim. The water was too * We couldnt swim. The water wasnt
cold. hot enough.
* Id like to buy this jacket, but it is too * We need another ladder. This one isnt
expensive. long enough

After too and not enough we can use the to-infinitive or for + noun / pronoun

* Hes too young to go to work.


* Hes not old enough for the job.

Join these sentences using too or not enough.

a.- The parcel was heavy. I didnt carry it home.


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b.- Liz isnt very strong. She cant lift the bags.
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c.- The dress was formal. She couldnt wear it to the party.
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d.- My daughter doesnt feel very well. She isnt going to school.
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e.- I was tired. I didnt prepare my lessons.
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f.- Your bicycle isnt very safe. I dont want to ride it.
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g.- She didnt run quickly. She lost the race.
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h.- You are young. You cant see this film.
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i.- The students arent working hard. They wont pass the exams.

j.- The orange juice wasnt sweet. I didnt drink it

k.- We cant go on holiday. We havent got much money.

l.- Its early. I dont want to go home.

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