Which word means 'also, or excessively'?

Which word means 'also, or excessively'?

• A. To
• B. Too
• C. There
• D. Their

Answer: (B)

This item tests recognizing a word that can mean both “also” and “in excess.” The word that fits both senses is too. When you use it to mean “also,” it adds another idea: I’d like some tea too. When you use it to mean “excessively,” it describes something that goes beyond what’s reasonable: That shirt is too expensive. Other options don’t fit because they don’t carry those meanings. To is a preposition or part of an infinitive and doesn’t express addition or excess. There is is about location, and their is a possessive pronoun. Remember the common set of homophones: too, to, and two; only too covers both “also” and “excessively.”

This item tests recognizing a word that can mean both “also” and “in excess.” The word that fits both senses is too. When you use it to mean “also,” it adds another idea: I’d like some tea too. When you use it to mean “excessively,” it describes something that goes beyond what’s reasonable: That shirt is too expensive.

Other options don’t fit because they don’t carry those meanings. To is a preposition or part of an infinitive and doesn’t express addition or excess. There is is about location, and their is a possessive pronoun. Remember the common set of homophones: too, to, and two; only too covers both “also” and “excessively.”