Question

the english language has many sets or groups of words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. they are called homonyms. two wives are too many to have. each of the to words is pronounced exactly the same, but each is spelled differently and has a different meaning. exercise a: circle the correct form of to in the following sentences. write the corrected sentence on the line. 1. i need (to, too, two) go (to, too, two) the store (to, too, two) buy (to, too, two) dozen eggs. 2. (to, too, two) many criminals spend (to, too, two) little time in jail for failing (to, too, two) obey the law. 3. (to, too, two) months ago, i drove (to, too, two) virginia (to, too, two) visit my daughter. 4. george decided the test was (to, too, two) easy for him, but he waited (to, too, two) hours (to, too, two) take it (to, too, two) the teachers desk. 5. three drinks is (to, too, two) (to, too, two) many (to, too, two) have (to, too, two) be able (to, too, two) drive safely.

Explanation:

"To" is a preposition or part of an infinitive, "too" means also or excessively, "two" is the number 2. Use these meanings to choose.

Answer:

1. I need to go to the store to buy two dozen eggs.
2. Too many criminals spend too little time in jail for failing to obey the law.
3. Two months ago, I drove to Virginia to visit my daughter.
4. George decided the test was too easy for him, but he waited two hours to take it to the teacher's desk.
5. Three drinks is too too many to have to be able to drive safely.