Often, adjective comes before a/an and follows the words as, how, so, too, this/that which means "so." It is common in a formal style. |
Structure: as/how/so/too/this/that + adjective +a/an + noun |
Examples: How good a dancer is she? I have as strong an arm as you. I couldn't afford that huge a house. Dan is too skillful a man to pass up for promotion. It was so cold a day that I didn't want to get out of bed. |
But take note that the structure should always be used with a/an. Without them, it's not possible. |
Examples: I like your town - it's so peaceful. (NOT I like your so peaceful town.) They are too cute to scold. (NOT They are too cute kids to scold.) |