The world is in desperate need of grammar correction and I am the man for the job. But children, I want you to understand something very clearly. When you correct someone’s grammar, just remember that nobody likes you.

If you are similar to me, you are well aware of the reality that people may not like you already. So, we can at least leave a legacy. Show others that you recognize things like dangling participles and appositive phrases. Everyone will remember you fondly over the long term and appreciate your genius.

Today’s lesson is pretty simple.

Two, Too, To

Use two as a number. “I used to have two friends. But they didn’t know the past participle of swim. So I corrected them. Now they know.”

Use too two different ways. First, use it to indicate a higher degree of something. “Two friends is too many to keep up with anyway.” The second way to use too is as a synonym of also. “My children think I am annoying too.”

Using to seems simple. But it can be tricky. Use it in a participle phrase or in an infinitive phrase. That should clear it up. Basically, use to anytime you should not use two or too. “I am going to church to ask the pastor if he needs any new friends. I hope he knows how to use two too.”