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So and Such
So and Such
A. so + adjective/adverb

We use “so” to make an adjective or adverb more extreme.

‘so’ means very
• We use ‘so’ with an adjective.
For example:
She is so pretty.
I’ve had a busy day. I’m so tired.

• We also can use ‘so’ with an adverb.

For example”
so quickly
She speaks so quickly.
You were driving so badly.
B. such + noun
• We can use ‘such’ with a noun only.
Examples: … such issues, … such a day, etc.
C. such + adjective + noun
• To make a noun more extreme, we can add such + adjective + noun. Study
the following patterns.

… such a/an + adjective + singular countable nouns

Example: such a big dog, such a good boy, such an interesting story, etc.

… such + adjective + plural nouns

Example: such awful things, such big issues

… such + adjective + uncountable nouns

For example: such clear water
*So and such make the meaning stronger. You can also use these
words to express strong feelings.
It’s difficult to understand him. He talks so quietly.
We had a great trip. We had such a good time. (a really good time)
Study the following sentences:
1. Somebody told me the house was built 100 years ago. I didn’t realize
it was so old.
2. I’m tired because I got up at six. I don’t usually get up so early.
3. I expected the weather to be cooler. I’m surprised it is so warm.
4. I didn’t realize it was such an old house.
5. You know it’s not true. How can you say such a thing?
Note the expression no such … :
You won’t find the word ‘blid’ in the dictionary. There’s no such word.
(= this word does not exist)