Adjectives

So, such + adjective

So and such give extra emphasis to an idea.

So is used before adjectives (without nouns).

  • She is so kind.

Such is used before nouns (with or without adjectives).

  • She is such a kind person.

They can be followed by a clause of result or consequence with that. Sometimes that is omitted.

  • It was so hot (that) I went swimming.
  • It was such a hot day (that) I went swimming.