Topic: SO/SUCH/SUCH A 1

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)

Complete each of the following sentences using so, such, or such a.
Example: He is so handsome.

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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.

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