Understanding the Use of "So" and "Such" in English
This page provides a comprehensive guide on how to correctly use "so" and "such" in English sentences. It breaks down the rules for each word and offers numerous examples to illustrate their proper usage.
So
"So" is primarily used to modify adjectives and adverbs, intensifying their meaning.
Example: so happy, so quickly, so long, so quiet
It can also be used with quantifiers:
Example: so many, so much, so few, so little
Such
"Such" has two main uses:
- "Such a/an" is used before singular countable nouns:
Example: such a bookworm, such an idiot, such a genius
- "Such" alone is used before plural nouns or uncountable nouns:
Example: such days, such stones, such books
"Such" can also be used before a noun that is preceded by an adjective:
Example: such a good boy, such an interesting book, such long days
Highlight: Remember that "such" can be used with both singular and plural nouns, while "so" is used with adjectives and adverbs.
This lesson provides a clear distinction between so and such, which is essential for mastering so, such exercises. Understanding when to use so and such will greatly improve your English grammar skills.