Grammar Appendix Split - 1

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QSE Intermediate Grammar supplement


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Unit 1

1 Language: so / such / too / enough


We use so to express emphasis:
so + adjective: Im so tired! = Im 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 Its such a pity!
Its such a lovely day!
Theyre such nice people!
Theyre such nice people (that) they wont be angry.
It was such beautiful weather (that) we stayed out all day.
Its too difficult (for me) to do that. = Its very difficult. I cant 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 cant 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 cant walk far. Hes 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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