1. Emphatic Structures (Words that give EMPHASIS)
How to use:
so . . .
such . . .

2. Adding Emphasis: very really extremely quite
There are many ways to add emphasis to an idea in English. Last week, we talked about degree adverbs, such as . . .
very
really
extremely
quite

3. Let’s look at some examples
Other ways to emphasize include these two structures:
so (which is another degree adverb)
and
such
Let’s look at some examples

4. ADD “so” to emphasize “adorable”
Using SO
We usually use SO + an adjective to give emphasis to a description of someone or something.
Example:
Your dog is SO adorable.
ADD “so” to emphasize “adorable”
ADJECTIVE

5. ADD “so” to emphasize “quickly”
Using SO
We can also use SO + an adverb to give emphasis to the MANNER in which someone does something.
Example:
He ran the race SO quickly.
ADD “so” to emphasize “quickly”
ADVERB:
-HOW he ran

6. Using SUCH . . . such a(n) such adjective adjective singular noun
SUCH is another way to give emphasis.
SUCH must go with:
an adjective
+ an NOUN
such
a(n)
adjective
singular
noun
such
adjective
plural
noun

7. Using SUCH a(n) You did SUCH a great job! Example:
USE “a” because JOB is a singular noun
ADD “such” to emphasize “great job”
ADJ
NOUN

8. Using SUCH a(n) I had SUCH an exhausting day! Example:
USE “an” because DAY is a singular noun
ADD “such” to emphasize “exhausting day”
ADJ
NOUN

9. We made you breakfast, Mom! ADD “such” to emphasize “wonderful
..and bought you flowers!
Using SUCH
PLURAL Nouns:
Example:
Ana has SUCH wonderful children!
ADD “such” to emphasize “wonderful
children”
ADJ
PLURAL NOUN

10. Using SUCH PLURAL Nouns: They are SUCH great singers! Example:
ADD “such” to
“great singers”
ADJ
PLURAL NOUN

11. INCORRECT USE:
WRONG: My sister is SO a smart person! Correct: She is SUCH A smart person! WRONG: David’s writing is SUCH great. Correct: David’s writing is SO great.

12. Don’t Confuse …
SUCH A (+ADJ +NOUN) and SUCH AS – used to introduce examples -English is such a difficult language. -Karen knows many languages, such as English, French, and Italian.

13. Keep practicing this grammar
Keep practicing this grammar! It will help you improve your speaking and writing in English.
The End!