It is too hard a test.

[Rona 12]

Hello everyone,
I´d like to ask about grammar in this sentence. I understand it means that a test it´s hard but why this form?
I found it in a book.

[blackdragon]

Hello everyone,
I´d like to ask about grammar in this sentence. I understand it means that a test it´s hard but why this form?
I found it in a book.

There is also a structure that looks the sames as what you have asked.
i.e.: he is such a good man==> he is so good a man.

[Chicken Sandwich]

***** NOT A TEACHER *****

In rather formal English we can use too + adjective + a/an + noun:
• I hope you haven't had too tiring a day. (not ... a too tiring day.)
(In a less formal style we might say 'I hope your day hasn't been too tiring.')
(Advanced Grammar in Use - Martin Hewings)

[TheParser]

**** NOT A TEACHER *****


Hello,


Please go to the "search" box at the top of the page and type in:

This is too big a subject


*****

I think that you will find that thread very helpful.

Excuse me for not linking. I am computer illiterate. I still even use a dial-up computer!



James

[Rona 12]

**** NOT A TEACHER *****


Hello,


Please go to the "search" box at the top of the page and type in:

This is too big a subject


*****

I think that you will find that thread very helpful.

Excuse me for not linking. I am computer illiterate. I still even use a dial-up computer!



James

Thanks a lot.
Rona