Too / Enough
Choose the right answer in the following.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Was the salsa too hot/ hot enough, darling? No, dear, smoke always comes out of my when I eat.
- A.
Too hot
- B.
Hot enough
Correct Answer
A. Too hotExplanation
The correct answer is "too hot" because the person is saying that smoke always comes out of their mouth when they eat, implying that the salsa was extremely spicy or hot.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why aren’t the Indians growing bananas any longer? I have no idea. Because they are too long/ long enough already.
- A.
Too long
- B.
Long enough
Correct Answer
B. Long enoughExplanation
The Indians are not growing bananas any longer because they have already grown enough bananas.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A woman went to a fortune-teller who charged 50$ for two questions. Don’t you think 50$ is too expensive/ expensive enough for two questions? Yes, it is. Agreed the fortune-teller. Now what is your second question?
- A.
Too expensive
- B.
Expensive enough
Correct Answer
A. Too expensiveExplanation
The woman initially questioned whether $50 was too expensive or expensive enough for two questions. The fortune-teller agreed that it was indeed too expensive, implying that the price was excessive. Therefore, the correct answer is "too expensive."Rate this question:
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- 4.
When I was younger, I could not walk for a whole year. That is terrible. Why was that? I wasn’t too old/ old enough
- A.
Too old
- B.
Old enough
Correct Answer
B. Old enoughExplanation
The person's inability to walk for a whole year when they were younger can be attributed to the fact that they were not old enough at that time. This suggests that their physical development had not yet reached a stage where they could walk.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is a caterpillar? A worm too rich/ rich enough to own a fur coat.
- A.
Too rich
- B.
Rich enough
Correct Answer
B. Rich enoughExplanation
The phrase "rich enough" implies that the caterpillar has an abundance of resources or qualities that allow it to possess a fur coat. This suggests that the caterpillar is not an ordinary worm, but rather a creature that has enough wealth or abundance to afford such luxury.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What did the big chimney say to the little chimney? You’re too young/ young enough to smoke
- A.
Young enough
- B.
Too young
Correct Answer
B. Too youngExplanation
The big chimney said to the little chimney that it was too young to smoke. This implies that the little chimney is not yet old enough or experienced enough to engage in smoking activities.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I like this dog but its legs are too short/ short enough. What do you mean? They reach the ground, don’t they?
- A.
Too short
- B.
Short enough
Correct Answer
A. Too shortExplanation
The phrase "too short" suggests that the person finds the dog's legs shorter than what they consider ideal or desirable. It implies that the person may prefer longer legs on a dog. On the other hand, the phrase "short enough" implies that the person finds the length of the dog's legs satisfactory or acceptable. It suggests that the person does not have any issues with the length of the dog's legs.Rate this question:
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- 8.
I’ll never pass the exam. I’m not too clever/ clever enough. I’ll sell you some clever pills. That’s how I pass exams. How much? Two for 5$. (Buys two and eats them.) Hey! These aren’t pills, they’re sweets. See! They’re working already.
- A.
Too clever
- B.
Clever enough
Correct Answer
B. Clever enoughExplanation
The person in the conversation believes that they are not too clever to pass the exam, but they are clever enough. This implies that they have a certain level of intelligence or ability that is sufficient for them to pass the exam. The person then jokingly suggests buying clever pills to enhance their intelligence, but realizes that they are actually sweets. This reinforces the idea that they believe they have enough intelligence to succeed without needing any external help.Rate this question:
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- 9.
They put me in jail because I was making big money. What is wrong with that? The money was about a centimetre too big/ big enough.
- A.
Too big
- B.
Big enough
Correct Answer
A. Too bigExplanation
The phrase "too big" suggests that the size of the money was larger than what is considered normal or acceptable, which could imply that it was counterfeit or illegally obtained. This could be a reason for being put in jail. On the other hand, the phrase "big enough" implies that the amount of money was significant or substantial, but not necessarily illegal or problematic. Therefore, the correct answer is "too big" because it indicates a potential issue with the size of the money.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A high speed lift went from the 25th floor of a new office building to the ground floor in ten seconds and stopped very suddenly. Sorry. Was the stop too quick/ quick enough for you, sir? Said the liftboy to the one man in the lift. Oh no, he replied. I usually wear my trousers round my ankles!
- A.
Too quick
- B.
Quick enough
Correct Answer
A. Too quickExplanation
The answer "too quick" is correct because the man's response implies that the sudden stop of the lift caused his trousers to fall down. This suggests that the stop was so abrupt that it caused the man to lose his balance and his trousers to slip down. Therefore, the stop was indeed too quick.Rate this question:
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