Compare so and such:
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We use so + adjective/adverb: |
We use such +noun: |
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-I didn’t like the book. It was such a -I like Liz and Joe. They are such nice |
So and such make the meaning stronger:
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I’ve had a busy day. I’m so tired. -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)
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You can use so … that: -I was so tired that I fell asleep in the |
You can use such … that: -It was such nice weather that we spent the whole day on the beach. |
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We usually leave out that: -I was so tired I fell asleep. |
We usually leave out that: -It was such nice weather we spent |
So and such also mean ‘like this’:
| Somebody told me the house was built100 years ago. I didn’t realise it wasso old. (= as old as it is) | |
| -I’m tired because I got up at six.I don’t usually get up so early. | -I didn’t realise it was such an old house. |
| -I expected the weather to be cooler.I’m surprised it is so warm | -You know it’s not true. How can you say such a thing? (= a thing like this) |
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Note the expression no such … : You won’t find the word ‘blid’ in thedictionary. There’s no such word.(= this word does not exist) |
Compare:
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so long
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such a long time
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so far
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such a long way
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so much, so many
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such a lot (of)
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B1-B2 Grammar : So and Such
Choose the correct word.