phrase (linker) · neutral
such as
/sʌtʃ æz/SUCH as
used to introduce examples, usually followed directly by nouns or noun phrases
Examples
“Many renewable resources, such as solar and wind power, are now cheaper.”
“Urban centres face problems such as pollution and overcrowding.”
“Students study subjects such as mathematics and physics at advanced level.”
Band 8 sentence
“Many countries depend on a few key exports, such as petroleum, timber and agricultural commodities.”
Collocations
- such as + noun phrase
- such as examples
Word family
Common mistakes
There are many problems such as people are unemployed.→There are many problems, such as unemployment.
I enjoy sports such as to swim and to run.→I enjoy sports such as swimming and running.
Say it for a higher band
5like→6for example→7+such as
Synonyms
including
like
Easily confused
like
“Cities have attractions like museums and parks.”
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