To or Too?

I can tell you from experience (ouch) that there are certain writing errors that bring out the red pens faster than any others. One of those is the mistake of using to when you should have used too. It's annoying for teachers because it is so common!

Yet, it's pretty easy to break this bad habit. The trick to remembering when to use "too" is the extra "o" in the word. Why? Because the word "too" is used when you're referring to an extra or excessive amount of something.

You must get into the habit of making a conscious decision every time you write the word "to" in a composition. Ask yourself if you are dealing with an amount or an excess of something. Soon you'll get it right every time!