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5 Complete the sentences. Use the verb be, the adjectives in parentheses, and infinitives.
1. Some people are uncomfortable with trying new health practices.
Some people _are reluctant to try new health practices (reluctant).
2. Governments must be open to solving problems.
Governments (willing).
3. Some countries are afraid of making changes.
Some countries (unwilling).
4. Many people feel strongly about getting good health care.
Many people (determined).
5. Some people do not like talking about illness.
Some people (hesitant).
6. We really want to make the world a healthier place.
We (ready).
6.8 Too and Enough with Infinitives
Too + Infinitive Enough + Infinitive
The hospital is too small to treat everyone. The hospital is big enough to treat everyone.
We have too much homework to do. Is there enough food to feed everybody?
The doctor has too many patients to see. Are there enough eggs to make an omelet?
1. Too + an adjective means “more than what is He is too weak to walk.
wanted or possible.” You can use the infinitive The medicine is too strong to take daily.
after foo + an adjective to explain why something
is not possible.
2. You can also use the infinitive after foo + a noun
to explain why something is not possible. Use
these patterns:
a. too much + non-count noun + infinitive a. | have too much work to do.
b. foo many plural count noun + infinitive b. There are too many children to take care of.
+
3. Enough means “an amount that is wanted or They are (not) tall enough to reach the shelf.
possible.” Not enough means “less than is wanted We have enough data to write the report.
or possible.” Use the infinitive after an adjective +
enough or after enough + a noun.
4. Anoun object or pronoun may come before the The music isn't loud enough for me to hear.
infinitive in sentences with too and enough. Use The chair is too small for my father to sit in.
for before the noun or pronoun. There is not enough time for her to visit.
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