So/Such
What Is It?
So/Such refers to intensifiers used before adjectives, adverbs, and noun phrases.
B1-B2 reference topic in Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers.
Why Use It?
- Add emphasis correctly.
- Connect intensity to result clauses.
- Choose noun or adjective patterns.
Formation and Patterns
| Use | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| So | so + adj/adv | The rule is so useful. |
| Such | such + (a/an) + adj + noun | It was such a useful rule. |
| Result | so/such ... that + clause | It was so clear that I remembered it. |
Common Mistakes
- Using so before a noun phrase: so a good lesson.
- Forgetting a/an with singular count nouns after such.
- Overusing so in formal writing.
Exceptions & Nuances
- Such can mean this kind of: Such mistakes are common.