Fill in the blanks.
1. Don't talk ........................ nonsense.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use such before an uncountable noun. Use such a before a singular countable noun.
2. It was ...................... long journey.
Correct!
Wrong!
Journey is a singular countable noun. Hence, we use such a before it.
3. He is ....................... inspiration for us all.
Correct!
Wrong!
An inspiration is a person or thing that inspires you.
4. They are ........................ idiots.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use such before plural nouns.
5. I had ........................... difficulty finding cheap accommodation in the city.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. It was ........................ hot day.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. We haven't had ........................... beautiful weather in a long time.
Correct!
Wrong!
Weather is uncountable; hence, we use such with it.
8. I don't think that they will approve of ............................ plan.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. It was .......................... unforgettable experience.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. We were not expecting that the movie would be ............................ success.
Correct!
Wrong!
A success is a particular achievement.
11. She was .......................... teen sensation.
Correct!
Wrong!
12. It was ........................... tragedy.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
- Don’t talk such nonsense.
- It was such a long journey.
- He is such an inspiration for us all.
- They are such idiots.
- I had such difficulty finding cheap accommodation in the city.
- It was such a hot day.
- We haven’t had such beautiful weather in a long time.
- I don’t think that they will approve of such a plan.
- It was such an unforgettable experience.
- We were not expecting that the movie would be such a success.
- She was such a teen sensation.
- It was such a tragedy.
