[Grammar] It is too hard a test.

Rona 12 · Oct 28, 2012

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 · Oct 28, 2012

Rona 12 said:
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 · Oct 28, 2012

***** 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 · Oct 28, 2012

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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 · Nov 9, 2012

TheParser said:
**** 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

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