So, such, too and enough
So + adjective, such a + noun, too … for someone to, and (not) … enough.
These four little words cause lots of mistakes – but each one follows a simple pattern. Let's sort them out!
So and such (+ that)
Both make something stronger. The difference is what comes next.
Too and enough
How it comes up in Part 4
In Part 4 you complete the second sentence with the key word, so that it means the same as the first one (2–5 words).
SUCH
It was such a difficult exam that nobody passed.
So + adjective → such a + adjective + noun.
TALL
I'm not tall enough to reach the top shelf.
Too + adjective = not + opposite adjective + enough.
TOO
The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
Too + adjective + for someone + to-infinitive. Note: no 'it' at the end.
Common mistakes
- ✗ It was so a good party.✓ It was such a good party.Use 'such' before a noun.
- ✗ She isn't enough old to vote.✓ She isn't old enough to vote.Enough goes after an adjective.
- ✗ The tea was too hot to drink it.✓ The tea was too hot to drink.Don't repeat the object at the end.
Look at what comes after the gap. A noun needs 'such' (or 'enough' before it); an adjective alone needs 'so', 'too' or '… enough'. And remember: 'too' means there's a problem – 'very' doesn't!
Quick check
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the key word and write 2–5 words.
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