So or Such: Multiple Choice
B1 Level
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Look at the words straight after the gap: is there a noun, and is it singular, plural or uncountable? Then choose the word or words that complete the sentence. Your first choice counts.
The instructions were _____ confusing that we put the shelves together upside down.
My teacher gave me _____ useful advice that I passed the exam easily.
It was _____ long journey that the children fell asleep in the car.
There were _____ people on the train that I had to stand all the way.
A: Why is your phone always running out of space? B: I've got _____ apps on it.
Why are you walking _____ slowly? We're going to miss the bus!
We had _____ awful weather on holiday that we stayed inside most days.
We had _____ fun at the beach that we didn't want to go home.
A: Help! There's a spider in the bath! B: Don't be _____ baby. It's tiny.
I've got _____ homework this weekend that I can't come to the cinema.
A: How was the concert? B: Amazing! The band played _____ well that nobody wanted to go home.
Lucy is _____ good cook that her friends always want to eat at her house.
It's _____ shame that you can't come to the party.
A: I've passed my driving test! B: That's _____ great news! Well done!
Don't put _____ salt in the soup! It'll taste horrible.
I'm _____ glad you came! I didn't think you'd be able to.
It was _____ exciting match that I forgot to eat my sandwiches.
Your grandparents are _____ kind people. They always make me feel welcome.
I spent _____ money in the sales that I can't afford to go out this month.
This coffee is _____ strong that I won't sleep tonight.
Grammar review
Look at what comes straight after the gap. Use so before an adjective or adverb on its own (so calm), such a before a singular noun (such a calm lake) and such before plural or uncountable nouns (such calm water). For a large number or amount, use so many or so much (so many guests, so much luggage).
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