TEMA- So vs. Such

So vs. Such

UTEQ ENGLISH CLASS

“So” and “such” are used to add emphasis, to show extreme emotions or to give an opinion on something. The difference between the two is in their use within the structure of the sentence.

So so + adjective/adverb

We use “so” with adjectives and adverbs to show emotions or extreme effects. In these instances, the adjective or adverb is found directly after “so” in the sentence.

Examples: I have been working since 7 this morning. I’m so tired! Why are you driving so fast? Kate is so beautiful. I can’t believe she’s single!

so + quantifier [many/few, much/little] + noun

“So” can be used with quantifiers to indicate extremes in quantity

Examples: Teresa has so many talents! With three kids and a full-time job, my sister has so little free time. I have so few memories of my childhood.

so + that

We use “so” with “that”, to show results or consequences. In general, the use of “that” is optional.

Examples: The music was so loud that I couldn’t hear my own voice. He was driving so fast that he had an accident. My son studied so hard that he received the best grade in the class.

Such such + adjective + noun

As with “so”, we use “such” with adjectives to show extremes, but as opposed to “so”, “such” is followed by an adjective as well as a noun.

Examples: I am so lucky. I have such wonderful friends! That is such a pretty dress! You should wear it more often. It is such a beautiful day!

such + judgmental noun

such + that

With judgmental nouns, the use of “such” gives emphasis.

As with “so”, “such” is used with “that” to show extremes that end in a particular result. In these cases, as with “so”, the use of “that” is optional.

Examples: I have never liked Andy. He is such a jerk! You are such a clown! Are you ever serious?

Examples: It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go to the beach. Dave has such a small car that he doesn’t have to spend much money on gas.

such + noun

When “such” is followed directly by a noun, “such” means “a type of”.

Examples: I have never seen such architecture before. We very rarely listen to such music.

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