So and Such Differences in Grammar for ESL Learners

So and Such Differences in Grammar for ESL Learners Structures using such and so are similar in meaning, but different in construction. The main difference between the two structures is that such takes a noun phrase, whereas so takes an adjective. 'Such †¦ that' Such †¦ that takes a noun or modified noun in a noun phrase. That can be used following the noun phrase but is not required.​​ such adjective noun (that) Examples: The recording was such a disappointment that I didnt buy any more from that artist.It was such an expensive car that they didnt buy it. 'So †¦ that' So †¦ that takes an adjective. That can be used following the noun phrase but is not required. So adjective (that) Examples: The game was so fascinating (that) he played for hours.Our vacation apartment was so luxurious (that) we didnt want to leave. 'So' for Results So can also be used to express a result. In this case so is followed by a full clause: Examples: I had a lot of time so I visited the museum.She wasnt happy in her current position so she looked for a new job.