How do I teach so such?
Teach students to look for the noun, not the article, when deciding whether to use so or such. For singular count nouns, the pattern will be such + article + adjective + noun, but for non-count nouns and plural count nouns, the pattern will be such + adjective + noun.
Where can I use such?
We can use such (as a determiner) before a noun phrase to add emphasis:
- We visited such fascinating places on our trip through central Asia.
- She has such lovely hair.
- She lived in such loneliness. ( formal)
- We had such an awful meal at that restaurant!