CLAUSES OF RESULT

Clauses of Result are introduced with such (a) ... that, so ... that, so .., as to,
(and) so, and are used as follows: Would you be so kind as fo open the door
for me?
They missed the last train, (and) so they had to walk home.
such a(n) + adjective + singular countable noun
It was such a thrilling novel that I couldn't put it down.
such + adjective + uncountable or plural noun
He played such moving music that many people in the audience felt close
to tears.
such + a lot of + noun
There was such a lot of noise that the children couldn't hear what the
teacher was saying.
so + adjective/adverb
We were so pleased with their present that we rang them immediately.
so + much/many/little/few + noun
We had so little time that we didn't manage to visit all our friends.
so + adjective + a(n) + singular noun (not usual)
So beautiful a girl was she that the prince fell in love with her at first
sight.
Note:
Clauses of Result follow the rule of the
sequence of tenses. He is so tall that he
can reach the top shelf.
She was such a good actress that everyone admired her.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
between three and eight words, including the word given.
. . .1 The day was so beautiful that we
went for a walk....................................
such
It ......................................................
......................... we went for a walk.
2 It was such an impressive painting
that I had an irresistible urge to buy
it.
so
It ......................................................
... I had an irresistible urge to buy it.
3 He ate so many chocolates
that he felt sick. lot

He ...................................................
...................................... he felt sick.
4 The weather was so nice that we
were able to sit outside.
pleasant
It .....................................................
............. we were able to sit outside.
5 It was such a beautiful cake that she
didn't want to cut it.
reluctant
The .................................................
........................................... to cut it.

6 She considered climbing the stairs,

but decided she was too tired.
exhausted
She ............. not to climb the stairs.

7 Genetic scientists are advanced

enough to artificially produce even
endangered species like elephants
and tigers.
clone
Genetic scientists are so .................
.................................... endangered
species like elephants and tigers.
8 The house is considered to be too
small for the family to live in.
expected
The family .......................................
................................ a small house.
9 Her dog was too badly behaved for
her to control. disobedient
Her dog ...........................................
....................... couldn't control him.
10 The water was too shallow for
us to swim in. enough
The water was ................................
...................................... to swim in.
1 1 He was too lazy to
answer the door.
bothered
He ...................................................
......................................... the door.
12 David was so enthusiastic about
the proposal that he accepted
immediately.
was
Such ...............................................
....... that he accepted immediately.

KEY
1.It was such a beautiful day that we
went for a walk.
2. It was so impressive a painting, that
I had an irresistible urge to buy it.
3.He ate such a lot of chocolates that
he felt sick.
4. It was such a pleasant weather that
we were able to sit outside.
5. The cake was so beautiful that she
was reluctant to cut it.
6. She was so exhausted that she
decided
not to climb the stairs.
7. Genetic scientists are so advanced
that they even clone endangered
species like elephants and tigers.
8.The family cannot be expected to live
in such a small house.
9.Her dog was so disobedient that she
couldn't control him.
10. The water was not deep enough to
swim in.
11.He couldnt be bothered to answer
the door.
12. Such was Davids enthusiasm for
the
proposal
that
he
accepted
immediately.