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RekhaSR Posted 8 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Please review - IELTS Writing task 1

Hi Mam,

I have a query about the last sentence we spoke. Why is the word "too" a misfit in that sentence please? Is my usage wrong? Or am I not placing the word in a correct manner for it to give a proper meaning?

  

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RekhaSR Why is the word "too" a misfit in that sentence please? No, it's not. But it has to fit in the context.

  • RekhaSR Why is the word "too" a misfit in that sentence please?
  • No, it's not.
  • But it has to fit in the context.
  • " In the stand-alone sentence, there is nothing which is being added to.
  • Examples: Girls like to play games, and they like to listen to music, too / also.
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RekhaSRWhy is the word "too" a misfit in that sentence please?

No, it's not. But it has to fit in the context. It means "in addition" or "also." In the stand-alone sentence, there is nothing which is being added to. Examples:

Girls like to play games, and they like to listen to music, too / also.
Girls like to play games, and boys do too

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