Adequate & Inadequate

A. Material
TOO AND ENOUGH
TOO + ADJECTIVE + INFINITIVE PHRASE

ADJECTIVE + ENOUGH + INFINITIVE

PHRASE

Too expresses that something is inadequate

(below what is desirable) or excessive (above
what
is
desirable).
The
expression
is
complemented by an infinitive.

Enough expresses that something is adequate,

within what is desirable.
The expression is
complemented by an infinitive. The infinitive may
include a subject introduced by for. [for her] to do.

Examples :

Examples :

Jill is too young to drive. (She cannot / may

not drive.)

Jill is old enough to drive. (She can / may drive.)

The car is too complex for her to drive. (She

cannot drive it.)
The driving test is too difficult for her to pass.
(She cannot pass it.)

The car is simple enough for her to drive. (She

can drive it.)
The driving test is easy enough for her to pass.
(She can pass it.)

NOT TOO / ENOUGH

NOT ENOUGH / TOO

The degree adverbs not too and enough express

about the same thing: something is adequate or
meets requirements.

The degree adverbs not enough and too express

about the same thing: something is inadequate or
does not meet requirements.

MEETS WHAT IS DESIRED

DOES NOT MEET WHAT IS DESIRED

Examples :

Examples:

Jill is not too young to drive.

Jill isn't old enough to drive.

Jill is old enough to drive.

Jill is too young to drive.

The car isn't too complex to drive.

The car isn't simple enough to drive.

The car is simple enough to drive.

The car is too complex to drive.

The driving test isn't too difficult for her to

pass
The driving test is easy enough for her to
pass.

The driving test isn't easy enough for her to

pass
The driving test is too difficult for her to pass.

B. Exercises
Activity 1
Read the dialog between students and teacher in the class.
A teacher and students are in the class discussing about their project.
Teacher : Morning, students. Let's start our class. Now, we are going to compare stories. Which group
wants to go first?
Diki
: We are ready to compare our stories with other groups. Yuyus, read the story, please.
Yuyus : What about the story of the crazy eye-glasses guy who was telling an amusing story?
Diki
: That is too boring. I think we didn't choose that story.
Yuyus : Oh, I remember. We decided to choose the story of Bizzare Adventure in Alaska because it's
interesting enough.
Diki
: In Alaska? No. In the Rockies, remember?
Yuyus : Is it? Oh yeah, It's about the embarrassing enough?
Feri
: No, it isn't. Didn't we agree to choose
the frightening in that story?
Diki
: I don't think so. I guess we're not ready enough to present our story. We all remember it
differently.
Teacher : Do you need more time?
Diki
: Yes, we need more time to discuss it once more.
Activity 2
Pick out the language expressions of something is adequate or inadequate from the dialog in activity 1.
No

Expressions

Activity 3
Answer the following questions based on the given situation. Number 1 has been done for you.
1. Situation
: Bawang Putih is the prettiest in the world.
Question
: How does Bawang Merah feel?
Answer
: Bawang Merah feels too jealous.
2. Situation
Question
Answer

: Pinocchio story teaches us to tell the truth whatever the condition is.
: How is the story of Pinocchio for children?
: ..

3. Situation
Question
Answer

: King Midas wants everything he touches turns to gold.

: How is King Midas characterization?
: ..

Activity 4
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Use the prompts and the adjectives below.
1. Sura is too tired. He is not strong enough.
2. Bawang Merah is not kind enough. She is too
3. Kancil is not too ignorant. He is ________ enough.
4. The third pig is smart enough. He is not ________ enough.
5. Sangkuriang is too temperament. He is not ________ enough.
Activity 5
Write down five sentences which consist of adequate and inadequate (too and enough)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Advertisement
A. Material
ADVERTISEMENT
1. The definition of Advertisement:
Advertisement is promotion of goods, services, companies, and ideas that must be paid by a sponsor.
(Memberitahukan sekaligus menawarkan produk dan jasa, atau juga meminta produk dan jasa.
Bahasa yang digunakan umumnya singkat padat, namun komunikatif dan informatif. Beberapa kata
acapkali disingkat untuk penghematan kolom dan spasi display)
2. Function of Advertisement:
Promotion
Communication
Information
3. Language of Advertisement:
Using the correct or suitable words
Using positive expression
Using the interesting and suggestive expression
Text of advertisement should be directed to the goals
4. In making Advertisement, keep the following points:
The contents of advertisement must objective and honest
Short and clean
Does not allude other group or producer
Use word that polite and logical
Attract attention
5. Kinds of Advertisement:
Family advertisement

B. Exercises
Activity 1
Read the picture of advertisement below and answer the questions!

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3.
4.
6.
7.

What does the advertisement talk about?

What is the name of the company?
What product does the company sell?
Does it also offer service?
What kind of service does it offer?
What is the address of the company?

Activity 2
Read the advertisement below and answer the following questions!
Teaching positions 2014
Western hill high Scholl
Western hill high school seeks applications from suitably qualified teachers for positions commencing
June 2014. Applicants are invited to visit the website for more details, including a full position
description, of the position advertised bellow,
Teacher of English and SOSE
Full-time permanent position
Applications including CV and the names of three referees should be sent to: the principals assistant,
Western hill high school, 22 west Dr, TX 760125
Questions:
1.
What is the goal of the advertisement?
2.
Where is the address of the advertiser?
3.
What is the available position offered?
4.
What are the requirements needed to apply the position?
5.
Who is the target reader of this advertisement?
Activity 3
Make an advertisement which tell us that you will sell the house.