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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

" to" versus "too" application

Good evening, Can you please advise me if the phrase "only if we really have to"(do something) is correct or if it should be: "only if we really have too"(do something). My clerical colleague, who is a native English speaker, insists on the later, while I am pretty convinced that the first proposal is correct. Kind regards-Adam
  

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It depends on what has gone before but, without further context, 'to' appears more likely.

— Fivejedjon

  • It depends on what has gone before but, without further context, 'to' appears more likely.
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It depends on what has gone before but, without further context, 'to' appears more likely.
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AnonymousI am pretty convinced that the first proposal is correct. (to)
I am too, especially with "do something" after it, either explicitly or implied.

CJ
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Many people confuse "to" and "too."

Should we leave now?
No, we don't have to.

Mary just left to go home. Should we go too?
Yes, we have to. The dog needs to be fed.

"Have to" = must.
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