so vs such
Emphasise how big, good, or extreme something is — with geography and country vocabulary from Unit 13.
A — Form
| Pattern | Use before | Example |
|---|---|---|
| so + adjective / adverb | adjective or adverb alone | The capital city is so busy in summer. |
| so + many / much + noun | quantifier + noun | So many tourists visit the coastline every year. |
| such + (a/an) + adjective + noun | adjective + noun together | It is such a beautiful mountain region. |
| such + noun (no adjective) | noun alone | I love such places — quiet villages near the sea. |
The rest of this lesson is in the General English course:
- B — so or such?
- C — Sample sentences
- D — Speaking tip
Try it: so or such?
Choose the correct word.
- The mountain path was ___ steep that we stopped to rest.
(a) so (b) such (c) such a - It is ___ an expensive trip to the capital city.
(a) so (b) such (c) so a - There are ___ many rivers in this region.
(a) such (b) so (c) such a - We visited ___ a famous lake near the border.
(a) so (b) such (c) so a
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