English · Chapter 10 · Lesson 14 · Grammar primer
So, such, too and enough
The little words of degree and result - so tall, such a day, too hot, big enough - and where each one goes in the sentence.
The short version
So takes an adjective, such takes a noun
The test is quick. If there is a noun in the phrase, use such; if there is only an adjective or an adverb, use so. With a singular countable noun, such needs a or an, and with plurals and uncountables the article disappears. The same rule decides between so ... that and such ... that.
It was such a good film that we watched it twice.
Too always means there is a problem
Very just makes an adjective stronger and passes no judgement. Too says the amount is more than you want or need, so it carries a complaint. Very hot could be exactly how you like it; too hot never is. If you only mean a strong hot, use very and save too for when something is genuinely wrong.
The tea is too hot.
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