Grammar
Use of “such as…”
We use the phrase “such as” to introduce examples that help clarify or
exemplify a general statement. It is followed by a list of specific
examples, separated by commas. Look at these sentences:
-The Quimbayas
adorned themselves with various ornaments and accessories, such as vessels,
ritual masks, pectorals, and nose rings.
-They developed techniques such as rolling, braiding, and casting to create
their spectacular pieces.
-The Coffee Cultural Landscape includes departments such as Risaralda,
Caldas, Quindío, and Valle del Cauca.
Re-write the sentences below, following
the structure in the example:
-Hobbies I enjoy: reading, watching television, playing football.
-Re-writing: I enjoy hobbies such as reading, watching television, and
playing football.
| 1. European cities we traveled to: London, Paris, Rome. |
| 2. Monuments we saw: the Tower Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum. |
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3. Food we ate: fish and chips, croissant, pizza. |
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4. Museums we visited: the British Museum, the Louvre Museum, the Vatican Museum. |
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5. Events we attended: the London Fashion Week, the Tour de France, the Rome International Film Festival. |