[Grammar] Complaining Adjective

We can use adjectives to complain about something, for example:

The bed is too hard. The bed isn't soft enough.
The bathroom is too dirty. The bathroom isn't clean enough.
The bedroom is too messy. The bedroom isn't tidy enough.
The bathroom is too small. The bedroom isn't big enough.

The shoes are too big. The shoes aren't small enough.
The bags are too heavy. The bags aren't light enough.
The steak is too raw. The steak isn't cooked enough.
The cashier is too rude. The cashier isn't polite enough.

Basically, we can use adjective to complain about something by using these patterns:


The (noun (uncountable or singular countable)) + is + too + adjective.
The (noun (uncountable or singular countable)) + isn't + opposite adjective + enough.

The (noun (plural countable)) + are + too + adjective.
The (noun ((plural countable)) + aren't + opposite adjective + enough.
 

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[Grammar] Complaining Noun

Look at this cute boy. Let's name him Toby. In your opinion, where does he live? Yes, he live in a small country village with fresh air, clean water, farms, a small wood, and beautiful views. 

Right now, Toby is visiting his cousin who lives in a big city. Do you think Toby likes staying in a big city? Please read what does Toby say about big city:

There are too many people. There are too many cars.
There is too much garbage. There is too much noise.

There aren't enough trees.
There isn't enough fresh air. There isn't enough clean water.

What is Toby doing? Yes, he's complaining about the condition in the big city. Toby finds out that living in a big city isn't always as pleasant as living in a small country village. Now, how do you complain about these conditions? Remember:

There + are + too + many + countable noun (plural)
There + is + too + much + uncountable noun

There + aren't + enough + countable noun (plural)
There + isn't + enough + uncountable noun

So how do you complain about those condition? Yes, you can say that:


There are too many crimes.
There is too much garbage.
There isn't enough food.
There isn't enough money.

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