Degree construction: "too … to …" with an infinitive expressing inability Complete the sentence using the correct infinitive phrase: "He is too dull ______ this problem." Choose the option that completes the standard "too … to …" structure.

Difficulty: Easy

to solve
to solving
for solving
for solve

Correct Answer: to solve

Explanation:

Given data

Pattern: "too + adjective + _____ + object".
Intended meaning: insufficient ability to do something.

Concept/Approach
The correct construction is "too + adjective + to + verb": "too dull to solve this problem."

Option analysis
to solve — correct infinitive form. ✅to solving — incorrect; gerund cannot follow "too".for solving / for solve — wrong after "too + adjective".

Final Answer
to solve

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