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So and such
so and such are used for emphasis to mean to a very great degree.
Note the way they are used.
• The dentist is so gentle!
• The dentists are so gentle!
• He's so wonderfully gentle!
• He's such a wonderful dentist!
• They're such wonderful dentists!
A. Complete the sentences with so / such a / such.
1. My English teacher is ___ _____ nice!
2. The teachers in this school are __ ______ nice people!
3. My uncle bought me an iPod. He's ___ _____ generous person!
4. I was _ _ _ astonished when I saw them at the party!
5. It was __ __ difficult examination!
6. Annie and Bridget are __ _ ___ different people!
7. Annie and Hector are __ ___ lovely couple!
8. This meal is ____ _ _____ perfectly delicious!
9. Detective Hunt is _ _ __ ______ stupid person!
10. Bernard is ___ _ __ ____ irritating!
So ... that and such ... that
Sometimes the emphatic so / such are used with that.
The dentist is so gentle …
He's so wonderfully gentle … (that) I never feel a thing.
He's such a wonderful dentist … They're such wonderful dentists …
NOTE: that can be left out in these sentences.
A. Match the two parts of the sentences.
1. This is such a nice hotel a) that Nick is no longer afraid of going.
2. Elena is such a good cook b) that I’m going to see it again next week.
3. The dentist was so gentle c) that they are sure to win the match.
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4. They are such a great team d) that I want to come and live here.
5. The film was so good e) that all the girls fall in love with him.
6. Jack is so handsome f) that I wish she would prepare food for us every day.
The infinitive of purpose
There are various ways to indicate purpose. A simple way is to use the infinitive of purpose.
Why are you here?
I'm here to investigate a robbery.
To investigate a robbery.
Here are some other ways to say something similar.
I'm here because I'm investigating a robbery.
I'm here in order to investigate a robbery.
I'm here so as to investigate a robbery.
I'm here so that I can investigate a robbery.
Complete the purposes.
1. I'm studying English
____ ___ _________ .
2. My sister is studying at art college
____ ____ ______ __________ .
3. I know someone who is learning Chinese
____ _ _ ________ .
4. She borrowed some money
____ _______ _______________ .
5. He's working part-time in a shop
____ _ _ ______ ______ .
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