So and Such

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 didn't buy any more from
that artist.
 It was such an expensive car that they didn't buy it.

'So … that'
'So … that' takes an adjective. 'That' can be used following the 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 didn't 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 wasn't happy in her current position so she looked for a new job.
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