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To and Too

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The preposition to refers to a place, direction, or position. To is also used before the verb in an infinitive. The adverb too means "also" or "excessively."

Examples:

Meg was too tired to walk home. I was tired, too. We walked to a phone booth and called a cab.

Practice:

(a) I have wanted _____ visit Boise for years.

(b) I have always been _____ busy _____ go.

(c) Next week I am driving _____ Boise, and you may come _____.

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