Developing cohesion

Substitution

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Using so as a complement substitute

So can substitute for an adjective or a noun group functioning as a complement . It is especially common after remain:

When I asked the amiable, slightly stunned-looking students behind the desk if they had any material about the university, they admitted sadly that the cupboards were bare, and likely to remain so. (Bank of English)

Please remember, the trade unions are a part of our party and hopefully always will remain so. (Bank of English)

Introduction
Using one/ones for nouns
Using so as a complement substitute
Using do so as a substitute
Using so and not as clausal substitutes