Expressing Consequence with So and Such

In English, we use a variety of words and phrases to connect ideas and express relationships between them. Two commonly used words to express consequence are “so” and “such.” These words are used to show the effect or result of a given situation or action.

So

“So” is a conjunction that is used to connect clauses, phrases, or words, and is commonly used to express a consequence that follows a particular action or event. It is often used in combination with “that” to form a “so…that” construction. This construction is used to describe a consequence that is the result of an action or event. For example:

• It was raining so heavily that we couldn’t leave the house.
• I was so tired that I fell asleep in the middle of the movie.
• She was so happy that she started to cry.

Such

“Such” is used to introduce a clause that describes or provides more information about a noun. It is commonly used to describe a consequence that is the result of a specific situation or event. “Such” is often used in combination with “that” to form a “such…that” construction. This construction is used to describe the degree or extent of a situation or event. For example:

• He is such a good cook that everyone loves his food.
• They received such bad news that they were unable to leave the house for days.
• It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go for a walk in the park.

It is important to note that “such” is always followed by a noun, while “so” is not. “Such” is also used to modify adjectives and adverbs, and is often used to express a degree of intensity or extremity. For example:

• It was such a long day at work.
• She is such a talented musician.
• He speaks English with such fluency.

Conclusion

“So” and “such” are both important words in English that are used to express consequence. “So” is used to express a result that follows an action or event, while “such” is used to describe a degree or extent of a situation or event. Understanding how to use these words correctly can help you to express yourself more clearly and effectively in English.

Example Exercises

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is an example of using "such" to modify an adjective?

He is such a good cook that everyone loves his food.

None of the above

She is such a talented musician.

It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go for a walk in the park.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the purpose of using "such" in a sentence?

To modify adjectives and adverbs

To connect clauses and express a consequence

To introduce a noun

To describe a degree or extent of a situation or event

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the "so...that" construction describe?

None of the above

A degree or extent of a situation or event

An adjective or adverb modification

A consequence that follows an action or event

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the purpose of using "so" with adjectives and adverbs?

None of the above

To connect clauses and express a consequence

To describe a degree or extent of a situation

To introduce a noun

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does the "such...that" construction describe?

None of the above

A consequence that follows an action or event

A degree or extent of a situation or event

An adjective or adverb modification

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is a common construction used with "so"?

Such...that

Too...to

Enough...to

None of the above

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following sentences is an example of using "so" to connect clauses and express consequence?

I was so tired that I fell asleep in the middle of the movie.

She is such a talented musician.

None of the above

He speaks English with such fluency.

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Question 8 of 10

8. How is "such" different from "so"?

None of the above

"Such" is used to modify adjectives and adverbs, while "so" is not

"Such" is always followed by a noun, while "so" is not

"Such" is used to connect clauses, while "so" is not

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the purpose of using "so" in a sentence?

To connect clauses and express a consequence

To describe a degree or extent of a situation

To modify adjectives and adverbs

To introduce a noun

Question 9 of 10

Question 10 of 10

10. What construction is often used with "such"?

So...that

Such...that

Too...to

Enough...to

Question 10 of 10

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