SO/SUCH EXERCISE 1 (ESL)

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)

Write either so or such to complete each of the following sentences.
EXAMPLE: He was so kind to us.

GRAMMAR REVIEW! So or such?

Here's a quick summary of the difference between "so" and "such" in usage.

1. "So" + Adjective/Adverb
Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.
Structure:
so + adjective/adverb

Examples:
She is so beautiful.
He runs so fast.

2. "Such" + Noun (with or without adjectives)
Used to emphasize a noun phrase.
Structure:
such + (adjective) + noun

Examples:
It was such a beautiful day.
They are such nice people.

Extra Tip:
Both can be followed by "that" to show a result:

Examples:
She was so tired that she fell asleep instantly.
It was such a long movie that I got bored.

MORE EXERCISES ON PROBLEMATIC WORDS IN ENGLISH:
EITHER, NEITHER, TOO (B)
SO or SUCH? 1 (I)
USED TO/BE USED TO 1 (I)
THERE, THEY'RE, THEIR 1 (I)
WHO, WHICH, WHOSE 1 (I)
WHO/WHOM/WHOSE 1 (I/A)
SOME or ANY? 1 (I)
SOME or ANY? 2 (B/I)
Loss, lost, lose, or loose? 1
Other, another, different
WHOLE or ALL? 1 (I)
DO or MAKE? 1 (B)
DO or MAKE? 2 (B/I)

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DID YOU KNOW?

The TOEFL iBT checks grammar indirectly through reading, listening, speaking, and writing tasks rather than a separate grammar section. Key aspects include:
1. Sentence structure & word order - understanding and producing correct English syntax.
2. Verb forms & tenses - correct use of past, present, future, perfect, and continuous forms.
3. Articles & determiners - a, an, the, and quantifiers.
4. Prepositions - proper use in context (time, place, movement).
5. Pronouns & agreement - personal, possessive, and relative pronouns.
6. Complex grammar - conditionals, passive voice, relative clauses, and linking words, especially in writing and speaking.

How it's tested:
• Writing: essays scored on grammar, coherence, and clarity.
• Speaking: responses evaluated for grammatical accuracy and sentence variety.
• Reading & Listening: understanding sentence structure, references, and meaning depends on grammar.
Grammar is measured as part of overall communication ability, not as isolated questions.