grammar · neutral
N + such as + N
Use after a noun to give specific examples (e.g. cities such as Hanoi and Da Nang).
Examples
“Many urban problems, such as traffic congestion and air pollution, affect residents' quality of life.”
“Outdoor activities such as swimming and hiking help students stay healthy.”
“Technologies such as smartphones and GPS have changed how we travel.”
Band 8 sentence
“Urban areas such as Singapore and Seoul have prioritised integrated public transport systems to reduce congestion and improve air quality.”
Collocations
- such as + noun phrase
- examples such as + N
Common mistakes
Activities such as to swim are healthy.→Activities such as swimming are healthy.
Many animals like tigers and elephants are endangered.→Many animals, such as tigers and elephants, are endangered.
Many cities such Hanoi and Saigon suffer from flooding.→Many cities, such as Hanoi and Saigon, suffer from flooding.
Say it for a higher band
5like→6for example→7+such as
Synonyms
for example
like
Easily confused
like
“Many countries, like Vietnam, are investing in renewable energy.”
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