SO AND SUCH

GRAMMAR

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rules "so" & "such"

Look at the following two sentences:

SO

In English, "so" and "such" are used to intensify or emphasize the degree or extent of something. Here is how to use them correctly: "So" is used before an adjective or adverb to show a high degree or extent: She is so talented. The weather is so hot. He speaks so confidently.

SUCH

"Such" is used before a noun to show a high degree or extent: We had such a good time at the party. They faced such a difficult challenge.27 It was such an interesting book. "Such" is used before "that" in a cause-and-effect construction to show the result or consequence of something: It was such a hot day that we stayed indoors. They were such good friends that they always supported each other. She is such a talented artist that her paintings sell for high prices.

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write the form of "so" and "such" example 1: He is so hardworking. subject + _____+ _____ + _____. example2: He is such a hardworking man. subject + ___+ ____ + ___ + _____.

It was so hot yesterday that I spent the whole day in the pool. It was such a hot day yesterday that I spent the whole day in the pool. These two sentences mean the same thing, but have a slightly different grammar.