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Check these rules... |
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RULE # 1 |
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We often use so and such followed by a
that clause to talk about a consequence or an effect. We often
omit that in informal situations. We use so before an
adjective or adverb. |
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1. |
It was
so cold (that)
we decided not to play tennis. |
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2. |
Diana plays
so well
now (that) it's very difficult to beat her. |
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RULE # 2 |
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We use so much with uncountable nouns and so many with plural nouns. We can also use
such a lot of
instead of so much / many. |
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3. |
There was
so much noise
(that) the players couldn't concentrate. |
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4. |
There were
so many people
outside the stadium (that) we couldn't find each other. |
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5. |
I had
such a lot of
work /
such a lot of things to do (that) I had to stay
at the office late. |
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RULE # 3 |
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We use such a / an + adjective + a singular
countable noun, and such + adjective + an uncountable or plural
noun. |
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6. |
It was
such an exciting
match (that) I didn't want it to end. |
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7. |
It was
such awful
weather (that) the match had to be cancelled. |
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8. |
They were both
such great
players (that) everyone wanted to see the final. |
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RULE # 4 |
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We often use so + adjective and such +
noun or noun phrase without the that clause as exclamations. |
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9. |
It was
such a lovely
day! |
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10. |
She's
so mean! |
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11. |
They're
such nice people! |
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EXTRA INFORMATION |
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1)
We can use so + adjective / adverb at the beginning of a
clause for emphasis. When we do this the subject and verb are
inverted. |
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So successful was
the first night that people flocked to see the play. |
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This is much more formal than saying: |
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The first night was so
successful that people flocked to see the play. |
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2)
The expression such as also means for example: |
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He loves winter sports,
such as
skiing and skating. |
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On the next page you will be able to
practise this grammar. |
