So, Such, Too & Enough
These words add emphasis or talk about degree. so and such make things stronger; too means more than you want; enough means the right amount.
These words add emphasis or talk about degree. so and such make things stronger; too means more than you want; enough means the right amount.
so vs such
| Word | Followed by | Example |
|---|---|---|
| so | adjective/adverb (alone) | The test was so hard. |
| such | (a/an) + adjective + noun | It was such a hard test. |
| so much/many | + noun | There was so much homework. |
so + adjective, such + noun phraseIf there’s a noun, use such: “It was such a good lesson.” If it’s just an adjective, use so: “The lesson was so good.” Same meaning, different structure.
too vs enough
| Word | Position | Example |
|---|---|---|
| too | before adjective (= more than wanted) | It’s too expensive. |
| enough | after adjective (= sufficient) | It’s cheap enough. |
| enough | before a noun | We have enough time. |
Examples from EduCareer
- The class was so useful.
- It was such a useful class.
- This level is too difficult for a beginner.
- Your English is good enough for B1.
Tutor tip for Arabic speakersWord order is the key: too goes before the adjective (too hard), but enough goes after the adjective (hard enough) and before a noun (enough money). Also: “too” is negative (a problem), “very” is just strong — don’t mix them up.
Common mistakes
- It was so a good lesson. → It was such a good lesson.
- It’s enough cheap. → It’s cheap enough.
- This bag is very heavy to carry (meaning a problem). → This bag is too heavy to carry.
Practise with the 20 questions below.
Check your understanding
Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.
1."The test was ___ hard."
so + adjective alone.
2."It was ___ a hard test."
such + a + adj + noun.
3."There was ___ homework!"
so much + uncountable noun.
4."It's ___ expensive — I can't buy it."
too = more than wanted.
5."It's cheap ___; let's buy it."
enough after the adjective.
6."We have ___ time before the test."
enough + noun.
7.Which is correct?
such + a + adj + noun.
8.Which is correct?
enough after the adjective.
9."This level is ___ difficult for a beginner."
too + adjective.
10."Your English is good ___ for B1."
enough after adjective.
11.'so' is followed by:
so + adjective/adverb.
12.'such' is followed by:
such + noun phrase.
13."She speaks ___ quickly that I can't follow."
so + adverb.
14."They are ___ nice people."
such + adjective + noun.
15."The bag is ___ heavy to carry." (a problem)
too = problem.
16."I don't have ___ money for it."
enough + noun.
17."It was ___ an interesting talk."
such + a + adj + noun.
18."He's ___ tired to study."
too + adjective + to.
19."Are you old ___ to drive?"
adjective + enough.
20."There were ___ many people I couldn't see."
so many + countable noun.
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