So vs Such: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
The word "so" is used with adjectives and adverbs, while "such" is used with noun phrases.
Memory Tip: so = with adjectives/adverbs, such = with nouns
so /soʊ/
conjunctionUsed to show the result of something.
Example:
If you study hard, you will be so proud of your results.
Common patterns:
I like X
so I do Y
It is hot
such /sʌtʃ/
pronounUsed to show a high degree or specific quality of something mentioned.
Example:
She was such a good friend that she helped me move even though she was busy.
Common patterns:
such + adjective
such + a/an + adjective + noun
Common Mistakes
She was so a talented musician.
She was such a talented musician.
The word 'such' is used because it precedes a noun phrase 'a talented musician'.
It was such beautiful weather.
It was so beautiful weather.
The word 'so' is used with the adjective 'beautiful' to describe the noun 'weather'.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. If you study hard, you will be ____ proud of your results.
2. She was ____ a good friend that she helped me move even though she was busy.
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