Adjective + to-infinitive; too … to
An adjective often needs a to-infinitive to feel complete — "grateful to have friends," "hard to read," "easy to use." And "too + adjective + to" means it can't happen: "too hot to eat."
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1I'm grateful to have friends who always cheer me on.
- 2To be honest, the new offer is tempting to consider.
- 3Your handwriting is a little hard to read.
- 4This tool is simple enough for beginners to try.
- 5That series was too gloomy to watch again.
- 6This soup is too hot to eat right now.
- 7This box is too heavy for me to carry alone.
- 8It's too chilly to go outside without a coat.
- 9This hall is too small to fit all the guests.
- 10This tea is too bitter to drink without a little honey.
- 11I'm grateful to have a mentor who gives honest advice.
- 12Your notes are a bit hard to follow.
- 13The app is easy to use even for first-time users.
- 14The ending was too sad to watch again.
- 15These noodles are too hot to slurp right away.
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