So & Such

So & Such | Englisch Grammatik

The use of "so" and "such" adds emphasis to the sentence, so they are often used in situations where you want to convey a strong feeling or impression about something.

"So" and "such" are used in English to emphasize the degree or extent of something. They are often used before adjectives or adverbs to add emphasis to the quality or quantity being described. Here are the rules for using "so" and "such" along with examples:

1. Using "So"
   • Before adjectives or adverbs: "So" is used before adjectives or adverbs to emphasize the degree or extent of the quality or manner being described.
     • Example 1: She is so talented that she can play multiple instruments.
     • Example 2: The weather is so hot today that I can't go outside without sunscreen.
2. Using "Such"
   • Before adjectives followed by nouns: "Such" is used before adjectives followed by nouns to emphasize the quality of the noun.
     • Example 1: He's such a kind person that he always helps others in need.
     • Example 2: It's such an interesting book that I couldn't put it down.
   • Before singular nouns: "Such" is also used before singular nouns to emphasize the specific type or category.
     • Example 3: She's such a great chef that every dish she makes is delicious.
     • Example 4: It's such a shame that we can't go on vacation this year.
3. Comparison:
   • "So" is used with adjectives or adverbs to indicate a high degree or extent, whereas "such" is used with adjectives and nouns to emphasize the quality of the noun.
     • Example 5: He is so tall (adjective) that he can easily reach the top shelf.
     • Example 6: He is such a tall (adjective + noun) man that he stands out in a crowd.
4. Negative Forms:
   • In negative sentences, "so" is used before adjectives or adverbs, while "such" is used before adjectives followed by nouns or singular nouns.
     • Example 7: It's not so difficult to learn a new language.
     • Example 8: It's not such a difficult task once you understand the instructions.

Remember that the use of "so" and "such" adds emphasis to the sentence, so they are often used in situations where you want to convey a strong feeling or impression about something.

1. It is ______ hot outside. so
a) such
b) so

2. They are ______ good at singing. so
a) so
b) such

3. She has ______ a beautiful smile. such
a) so
b) such

4. It was ______ a long journey. such
a) so
b) such

5. He runs ______ fast. so
a) so
b) such

6. The cake is ______ delicious. so
a) such
b) so

7. We had ______ much fun at the park. so
a) such
b) so

8. It was ______ noisy during the party. so
a) so
b) such

9. He has ______ big eyes. such
a) so
b) such

10. She brought ______ a big cake to the party. such
a) so
b) such

11. She is ______ kind to me. so
a) such
b) so

12. She is ______ a cute puppy. such
a) so
b) such

13. The room is ______ small. so
a) such
b) so

14. It was ______ a loud noise! such
a) so
b) such

15. He is ______ tired after playing all day. so
a) such
b) so

16. The movie is ______ scary. so
a) such
b) so

17. She has ______ a beautiful smile. such
a) such
b) so

18. It was ______ a long journey. such
a) so
b) such

19. The cake is ______ delicious. so
a) so
b) such

20. We had ______ a great time at the zoo. such
a) so
b) such

Little - Few

Little - Few | Englisch Grammatik