Which version of to/too to use?
1. He came too when they threw water on his face.
2. I was to late to catch the bus.
1. He came to
2. I was too late
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The correct version to use in each of these sentences is as follows:
1. He came **to** when they threw water on his face.
2. I was **too** late to catch the bus.
To determine which version of "to" or "too" to use in a sentence, you need to understand their meanings and functions:
1. "To" is a preposition that is used to indicate direction, destination, location, or time. It can also be used as an infinitive marker before a verb.
In the first sentence, "to" is used to indicate a change in state or condition. The phrase "came to" means regaining consciousness or waking up. Therefore, the correct version is "to."
2. "Too" is an adverb that is used to indicate excess, as in "more than what is needed or expected."
In the second sentence, "too" is used to describe the degree of lateness. It means being excessively late or past the point at which catching the bus was possible. Therefore, the correct version is "too."
To avoid confusion between "to" and "too," remember that "to" is used for direction, location, or time, while "too" is used for excess or to emphasize a point.