Difference Between So and Such, Use and Exercises Best Explained

In this article, we will understand the difference between so and such and the use of so and such in English grammar.  The difference between so and such is clearly explained with examples that are easy to understand.

The lesson is exam-oriented and is helpful for CBSE and ICSE students as well as those preparing for board and competitive exams. You will also find a practice exercise with answers. The exercise with the solved examples will help them to avoid mistakes. The exercise will help them to learn and master the use of so and such in English Grammar.

1. What Is the Difference Between So and Such?

The difference between so and such is: –

I didn’t enjoy the movie.

The movie was so boring.

We use so +adjective /adverb.

So beautiful

So confused

So tired

So quick

I didn’t enjoy the movie.

It was such a boring movie.

We use such + noun:

Such a story

Such a noise

Such behaviour

We use such + adjective + noun:

• Such a nice boy.
• Such an interesting book.

So and such make the meaning of an adjective (or adverbs) stronger.

• It’s a sunny day, isn’t it. It’s so hot. (=really hot).
• I can’t listen to him sing because he sings so badly.
• We enjoyed our trip. We had such a good time. (=a really good time).

Compare so and such in these sentences:

• I like Ram and Ravi. They are so nice.
• I like Ram and Ravi. They are such nice boys.

You can use such…that……………

• The day was so beautiful that we decided to go for a picnic.
• The exam was so difficult that only ten students passed.

You can leave out that in sentences like this:-

• I was so worried (that) I went to see her.

Difference between so and such

So	Such
So is used to focus on the degree. Example: The boy was so caring.   So (Structure) So + adjective So + adverb It is used to describe something. It explains how something is.	Such focuses on kind or type. Example: he was such a caring boy.   Such (Structure) Such + adjective + noun Such + noun It is used to describe the type or quality of a person or thing.

2. How to Use So and Such?

We also use so and such with a meaning like given below: –

I was so surprised to know that he cleared the interview. I didn’t realize that he was so intelligent.I expected it to rain today. I didn’t expect it to be so sunny.I am sad because my grandmother is sick. I don’t usually get so sad.

He didn’t realize he was such an intelligent boy. The garden was so tidy; I had never seen such tidiness before.

3. So and Such Exercise:-

Put in so and such in the following sentences:-

1. She was ________ worried that she started crying.
2. I like Sita and Gita. They are ________ nice girls.
3. She always looks pretty. She wears ________ nice dresses.
4. That was _________ an interesting novel.
5. We enjoyed our holiday. It was _____ relaxing.
6. My friends are ________ helpful.
7. It was _______ a nice day.
8. Who ate ______ many chocolates?
9. Jack is _________ handsome.
10. They have got ________ a big house that I was amazed.
11. It is _________ a big city.
12. These dogs are _______ disciplined.
13. Don’t say ______ bad words.
14. Mohan is __________ a clever boy.
15. The juice was _________ cold that I couldn’t drink.

Answers

1.  She was so worried that she started crying.
2.   I like Sita and Gita. They are such nice girls.
3.   She always looks pretty. She wears such nice dresses.
4.  That was such an interesting novel.
5.   We enjoyed our holiday. It was so relaxing.
6.   My friends are so helpful.
7.  It was such a nice day.
8.   Who ate so many chocolates?
9.   Jack is so handsome.
10.   They have got such a big house that I was amazed.
11.   It is such a big city.
12.   These dogs are so disciplined.
13.   Don’t say such bad words.
14.   Mohan is such a clever boy.
15.  The juice was so cold that I couldn’t drink it.

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