Emphatic Structures (Words that give EMPHASIS)

1. Emphatic Structures(Words that give EMPHASIS) How to use: so . . . such . . .

2. Adding Emphasis: There are many ways to add emphasis to an idea in English. Last week, we talked about degree adverbs, such as . . . • very • really • extremely • quite

3. Other ways to emphasize include these two structures: • so(which is another degree adverb) and • such Let’s look at some examples

4. Using SO We usually use SO + an adjective to give emphasis to a description of someone or something. Example: Your dog is SOadorable. ADJECTIVE ADD “so” to emphasize “adorable”

5. Using SO We can also use SO + an adverb to give emphasis to the MANNER in which someone does something. Example: He ran the race SO quickly. ADVERB: -HOW he ran ADD “so” to emphasize “quickly”

6. Using SUCH . . . SUCH is another way to give emphasis. SUCH must go with: • an adjective • + an NOUN such such a(n) singular noun plural noun adjective adjective

7. Using SUCH a(n) Example: You did SUCHagreat job! USE “a” because JOB is a singular noun ADJ NOUN ADD “such” to emphasize “great job”

8. Using SUCH a(n) Example: I had SUCHanexhausting day! USE “an” because DAY is a singular noun ADD “such” to emphasize “exhausting day” ADJ NOUN

9. We made you breakfast, Mom! Using SUCH ..and bought you flowers! PLURAL Nouns: Example: Ana has SUCHwonderful children! ADD “such” to emphasize “wonderful children” ADJ PLURAL NOUN

10. Using SUCH PLURAL Nouns: Example: They are SUCH great singers! ADD “such” to “great singers” ADJ PLURAL NOUN

11. INCORRECT USE: WRONG: My sister is SO a smart person! Correct: She is SUCH A smart person! WRONG: David’s writing is SUCH great. Correct: David’s writing is SO great.

12. Don’t Confuse … SUCH A (+ADJ +NOUN) and SUCH AS – used to introduce examples -English is such a difficult language. -Karen knows many languages, such as English, French, and Italian.

13. Keep practicing this grammar!It will help you improve your speaking and writing in English. The End!