Which sentence indicates an excessive quantity?

• A. Betty has too many shoes.
• B. Betty has many shoes.
• C. Betty has few shoes.
• D. Betty has not enough shoes.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is recognizing modifiers that show excess versus large or small amounts. Saying something is “too many” uses a degree word that marks excess—more than what’s desirable or necessary. So “Betty has too many shoes” indicates an excessive quantity. In contrast, “Betty has many shoes” just notes a large number without implying it’s excessive, “Betty has few shoes” signals a small quantity, and “Betty has not enough shoes” means the amount is insufficient. The sentence with the excess is the one that uses “too many.”