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Grape file 141 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Such or like that

"Such candle burns for several hours and gives off a sweet scent".

My teacher marked: "A candle like that...."

I wonder if it is possible to explain me such case (or a case like that). It is difficult to find any information concerning this case. Thank you in advance!

  

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"such" does not go with a singular noun. You can use "such a". Such a candle ...

  • "such" does not go with a singular noun.
  • You can use "such a".
  • Such a candle ...
  • or "such as" A candle such as that one ...
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"such" does not go with a singular noun.

You can use "such a".

Such a candle ...

or "such as"

A candle such as that one ...

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