SO AND SUCH

A. Fill in the gaps with either so or such (a/an).

1. It is __________ cold that its probably going to snow.

2. He speaks English __________ fluently that everybody thought he was British.

3. It was __________ interesting experiment that the students wanted to repeat it.

4. It is __________ great song that it hit the top of the charts in a few days.

5. He is __________ calm that he is not affected by all the pressure at work.

6. There was __________ heavy traffic that we arrived late.

7. The speech was __________ boring that most people dozed off.

8. The restaurant was __________ good that we decided to return.

B. Rewrite the sentences below, starting them as suggested. Dont

change their meaning.

1. It was such a great party that the place was crowded.

The party _____________________________________________________________________

2. It was such a hot summer that the shops ran out of air conditioner.

The summer __________________________________________________________________

3. The meal was so delicious that everybody congratulated the cook.

It was ________________________________________________________________________

4. It was so noisy outside that we couldnt sleep.

There was ____________________________________________________________________

5. The salary was so high that thousands of people applied for the job.

It was ________________________________________________________________________

6. It was such a strong earthquake that many people lost their houses.

The earthquake ______________________________________________________________

7. The exam was so difficult that I only answered two questions.

It was ______________________________________________________________________

8. Petrol is such an expensive fuel that more and more people take the bus.

Petrol is __________________________________________________________________________
 A. Fill in the blanks with a logical or sequence connector each
After sometime- However - Therefore (2x) - Similarly - Nevertheless -Then -
Afterwards- Eventually - Otherwise
1.There is no more food left. ______ there is plenty of drinks.

2.The Interact Club has done well to help the poor. ______ the Welfare Club has done
well too

3.The documents will be scrutinized by the police. ______ they will be sent back tot
he relevant authority.

4.The retailer has been making losses. ______ he intends to wind up his business.

5.Wash the potatoes first. ______ you can boil them.

6.We have been trying to contact Michael for the past few days. ______ we managed
to trace him to a hotel in town.

7.Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. ______ you are close to
nature which provides peace and quietness

8.The dog will bark without fail every time the ice-cream man passes by. ______ it
will start howling.

9.Let us not be complacent with ourselves. ______ we may lose out in the final
round.

10.Lopez has experienced poverty and hardship before. ______ he has a sympathetic
heart towards the poor and needy.

B. Complete the sentences with the correct connector.

1. Your auntie is resting in the next room. So walk softly ___________ disturb her.

(A) so as to
(B) in order to

(C) so as not to

(D) so that

2. ____________ you are so interested, I won't persuade you to give up.

____________ do check with the agent before you purchase it.

(A) If, In order

(B) As, However

(C) Unless, Though

(D) Because of, So

3. Tea should be served in every meeting ________________ the members will not
be sleepy.
 (A) although
(B) even if
(C) as

(D) so that

4. ____________ she adds salt. ___________ she pours in the milk. __________ she
beats the eggs.

(A) Before, Second, Third

(B) After, So, Then

(C) First, Secondly, Finally

(D) Then, So, Finally

5. The boys encountered lots of problems ___________ trying to get to the island.
___________ they managed to reach the island in time before the sharks came.

(A) while, Nevertheless

(B) during, Nevertheless

(C) then, However
(D) as, However

6. Sheila has not bothered to tidy up her room ______________ her cousin came to
stay.

(A) then

(B) since

(C) as
(D) in order

7. _______________ her shortcomings, she is lucky to get the job.

(A) However
(B) As a result

(C) In view of

(D) Consequently

8. __________ the monsoon season, the fishermen managed to obtain a good

income.

(A) Even
(B) As
(C) Although
 (D) In spite of

9. Steven could not eat curry and _________________ could David.

(A) so

(B) neither

(C) either
(D) but

10. ______ Mr. Lee and Mr. Abdullah came to the company ____________ the
manager was not in.

(A) As well as, and

(B)
Both, but

(C) Although, and

(D) Neither, but

C. Fill in the blanks with suitable logical connectors

Therefore - Consequently- As a result- However (2x) - Similarly (2x) - In addition
(2x) -Thus- Besides (2x)
1.Susie refused to take part in the concert. ______, she changed her mind the next
day.

2.The car beat the red traffic light. ______, the driver was issued a summons by the
traffic policeman.

3."Fira won the gold medal after three months of intensive training. ______, you too
could win if you practice hard enough," Liza's mother said to her.

4."I don't think she can handle this task. ______, she already has a lot of other
responsibilities," said the head prefect to his assistant.

5.The cadets were given new uniforms to wear. ______, they received free passes to
the match.

6.The people strongly opposed the move to build a golf course near their house.
______, the proposed plan was cancelled.

7."The final examinations are coming soon. ______, it would be advisable for you to
begin revising more systematically," the teacher told her class.

8.The neighbors often helped each other, ______ creating a feeling of harmony in the
neighborhood.

9.The teenager was caught shoplifting. ______, he was let off with a warning.

10.Shaun is directing the movie. ______, he is playing the lead role in it.

11.Thomas Edison failed several times before he successfully invented the first light
bulb. ______, you too could attain your dreams if you never give up trying.
12.The bungalow had seven rooms, each with an attached bathroom. ______, there
was a large garden and a swimming pool.