RESULT

Result

What is the most common way to show result? SOIt was freezing cold, so I wore a thick coat.

As a result, therefore, consequently are more formal than so. They are usually used at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

It snow really hard all night. As a result, the airport was closed. Unfortunately, you do no have the necessary qualifications.

Therefore, we are unable to offer you the position.

So+adjective+that

We use so +adjective+that-clause to express result.

The table was so heavy that I couldn’t move it.

Last night it was so hot that I couldn’t sleep.

So+adverb+that

We use so +adverb+that-clause to express result.

He runs so quickly that I can’t keep up with him.

He walked so slowly that we arrived late.

So + much/little/many/few

So much/little + So many/few +Uncountable noun Plural countable nouns

They have so little food that they are starving to death. There was so much noise that it was impossible to have a

conversation. There were so many people that it was hard to find a seat. She has so few friends that she hardly ever goes out.

Such + noun

Such a/an + adjective + singular countable nounHer father was such a rich man that she’s never taken the bus. The concert was such a big success that they decided to give

another one. He told us such a story that we found it difficult to believe.

(possible no adjective)

Such + adjective + plural/uncountable nounThey charge such high prices that students can’t afford to eat

there.

So/such

Notice the differenceSO LONG/SUCH A LONG TIME

I haven´t seen her for so long that I´ve forgotten what she looks likeI haven´t seen her for such a long time that I’ve forgotten what she looks like.

He was such a good teacher that we all passed the exam.My teacher was so good that we all passed the exam.

It was so cold that the water in the lake froze.It was such a cold day that the water in the lake froze.

Practice

2 such3 such a4 so5 so6 such a7 so8 so9 such an10 such 11 such an

2 so late that3 sleeping so soundly that 4 such exciting news that5 such a clever girl that6 so little time studying that7 so much work 8 such heavy luggage