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The document provides examples and exercises on using the words so, such, too, and enough to express emphasis and comparisons in sentences. It includes 10 sentences to rewrite as a single sentence using the provided word in brackets.

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So - Such, Too - Enough

The document provides examples and exercises on using the words so, such, too, and enough to express emphasis and comparisons in sentences. It includes 10 sentences to rewrite as a single sentence using the provided word in brackets.

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Unit 1 QSE Intermediate Grammar supplement


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1 Language: so / such / too / enough


We use so to express emphasis:
so + adjective: • I’m so tired! = I’m very tired.
so + adjective + (that) + verb: • He was so tired (that) he fell = He was very tired. As a result, he
asleep in front of the TV. fell asleep.
We also use such in order to express emphasis:
such + (adjective) + noun • It’s such a pity!
• It’s such a lovely day!
• They’re such nice people!
• They’re such nice people (that) they won’t be angry.
• It was such beautiful weather (that) we stayed out all day.
• It’s too difficult (for me) to do that. = It’s very difficult. I can’t do it.
Look at these ways of using enough:
enough + noun: • Are there enough books?
enough + noun + to: • Are there enough people to start the class?
Adjective + enough + to: • Is it cold enough (for us) to turn on the heating?

Rewrite these sentences as one sentence, using the word in brackets.


1 The film was very sad. Everyone cried. (so)
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2 I can’t understand him. He speaks too fast. (too)
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3 How much money have we got? Can we pay for the tickets? (enough)
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4 It was a very good meal. We ate far too much. (such)
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5 The teacher was very stupid. He believed the children. (enough)
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6 The trousers were very cheap. I bought six pairs. (such)
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7 How much food is there? Can we feed everyone?. (enough)
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8 The film was very bad. Most people walked out. (so)
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9 He can’t walk far. He’s old. (too)
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10 My boss was kind. He paid for the meal. (enough)
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1 My score: …… out of 10

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