Linking Words of Result

Linking words of result

a) So

To express the result of an action, we can use so. It shows cause and effect.

so + adjective / adverb + that

so + many/much/few/little + noun + that

He was walking so slowly that he missed the bus.

She was so clever that she passed all her exams easily.

There were so many people on the train that we couldn’t sit down.

b) Such

Such is used in the same meaning as so but in the following construction:

such + (adjective) + uncount noun + that

such + a(n) + (adjective) + singular count noun + that

such + (adjective) + plural count noun + that

It was such nice weather that we just wanted to sit in the park.

He was such a nice person that he helped everyone.

They were such lovely people that we really enjoyed talking to them.

c) Too

Too means ‘more than needed’. We can use it to express cause and effect.

too + adjective/adverb (+ to infinitive / for someone)

too + many/much

too + many/much + noun (+ to infinitive / for someone)

This house is too big for our family.

He is too shy to ask questions.

‘How many cars does Frank have?’ ‘Too many.’

d) Enough

Enough means ‘sufficient’. We can use it to express cause and effect.

adjective + enough + (+ to infinitive / for someone)

adverb + enough + (+ to infinitive / for someone)

enough + noun + (+ to infinitive / for someone)

We had enough money to buy a huge pizza.

He run fast enough to cross the line first.

Peter had enough cups and plates for the party.