Expressing result

1 Choose the most appropriate option for each gap in the sentences below.

a. Maria was ______ excited about the trip to Paris ______ she couldn’t keep still for a second.
1. so little… that 2. so… that 3. such… that

b. Figure skating is ______ a demanding sport ______ some skaters get up at 5.30 am every day to
practise.
1. so… that 2. so much… that 3. such… that

c. When I went to the Zoo, I saw ______ animals ______ I lost count.
1. so few… that 2. so little… that 3. so many… that

d. Sarah can sing and play the guitar ______ beautifully ______ she’s always the life of the party.
1. such… that 2. so… that 3. so much… that

e. I enjoy sketching ______ I pick up the pencil after work every evening.
1. so much that 2. so little that 3. so many that

2 In pairs, ask and answer questions about the topics below using expressions of result such as
so, consequently, therefore and as a result in your answers.

 your school
 your hobbies
 your brother(s)/sister(s)
 your boyfriend/girlfriend

EXAMPLE: Q: Where do you usually eat on school-days?

A: My school has a canteen, so I usually eat there a few
times a week.
Q: What do you do to celebrate New Year’s?
A: I enjoy spending New Year’s with friends, so this year
shouldn’t be an exception. We will drink a flute of
champagne and watch the fireworks.

3 Write a short story (150-200 words) using clauses of result. Use the
expressions so… that, such… that, so much / many / little / few… that,
etc.

If you find it difficult to come up with your own

story, retell a story that you already know like a
fairytale: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little
Pigs, Cinderella or any other story or fairytale
that you like.

Once upon a time…