How to Use To, Two and Too Correctly

Too many people confuse these three words. Even grammar teachers slip and make this mistake. It's easy to know when to use to, two and too correctly. There's a simple trick to use to fix this.

Instructions

1. Think "tw" when talking about two. Take the "tw" from two, and match it to "twice." Both two and twice start with "tw." Practice using "two" in sentences to ingrain this into muscle memory. Practice writing the words for the numbers one to ten. Then use "two" in a sentence.

2. Use "too" when you're thinking "in addition to." Think of yourself as adding another "o" in too. For example, "me too." You're adding yourself to the list. Another example, your saying "me too" after someone accepts an ice cream treat offer--and you also want to accept it.

3. Remember "to" indicates some form of direction. For example, "I ran from home to the supermarket." Or, "I watched television from 4 to 6 p.m." The first example shows direction with physical distance. The second example shows direction in time.

4. Look at the steps relating to "two" and "too." Use "to" if you're not dealing with something that qualified for usage as "two" or "too."

Tips & Warnings

• Practice writing to, too and two in a sentence after you learn what each one means.

Resources

• Proper use of to, two and too
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