Complete the sentence with the correct degree modifier: "The assignment was _______ difficult for a tenth grader to solve without guidance."

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A much
B too
C enough
D so

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Answer: B. too

Answer: (B) too
Explanation: The adverb "too" implies an excessive amount or degree that leads to a negative result, and it pairs structurally with the infinitive phrase "to solve" (too + adjective + to-infinitive). "So" would require a "that" clause later in the sentence (so difficult that...).

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Complete the sentence with the correct degree modifier: "The assignment was _______ difficult for a tenth grader to solve without guidance."

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