So and Such

• CEFR B1
• Grammar
• Printable
• Answer key

So and Such is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level B1. It covers degree and emphasis, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

We use SO and SUCH to add emphasis or to express a strong degree. SO comes before an adjective or adverb. SUCH comes before a noun phrase (with or without an adjective).

SO + adjective / adverb: "It was so cold." / "She speaks so quickly." SUCH + (a/an) + (adjective) + noun: "It was such a cold day." / "They are such interesting people."

Both SO and SUCH can be followed by a THAT clause to show a result: "It was so cold that I couldn't sleep." / "It was such a cold night that I couldn't sleep."

Examples

• The music was so loud that I couldn't hear myself think.
• She's such a talented musician — she plays three instruments.
• I was so tired after the hike that I fell asleep immediately.
• It's such beautiful weather — let's eat outside.
• He spoke so quickly that I missed half of what he said.
• They were such friendly people that we stayed for three hours.
• The food was so spicy, I had to drink two glasses of water.
• What a surprise! You're such a good cook — I had no idea.

What's in this worksheet

1. Choose so or such
2. Correct the mistake
3. Complete with your own result clause
4. Rewrite the sentence
5. Complete with so or such (+ a/an if needed)

Common mistakes

• The weather was such cold.  →  The weather was so cold. / It was such cold weather. 'Such' is followed by a noun (phrase), not a bare adjective. Use 'so' before adjectives alone.
• It was so a good film.  →  It was such a good film. Use 'such' (not 'so') before a noun phrase. The pattern is: such + a/an + adjective + noun.
• They were such kind that they helped for free.  →  They were so kind that they helped for free. 'Kind' here is an adjective without a noun — use 'so', not 'such'.
• It was such beautiful place.  →  It was such a beautiful place. With a singular countable noun, 'such' must be followed by 'a/an': 'such a beautiful place'.

Speaking prompts

• Tell your partner about a time you were so tired / nervous / excited that you did something unusual.
• Describe a place you've visited that was so beautiful / crowded / strange that it surprised you.
• Have you ever met someone who was such a good / bad / unusual person that they made a big impression on you?
• Tell your partner about a meal, film, or book that was so good or so bad that you still remember it.