GRAMMAR REVISION

A. CAUSATIVE FORM:

1. I asked Jack to polish my shoes.

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2. Mrs. Smith is going to have an eye-specialist examine her eyes.
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3. They are going to tell us to play football.
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4. She has told the maid to wash her clothes.
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5. Tom has told the dentist to pull his decaying tooth.
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6. She told the police to catch the thief.
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7. We will ask John to give you this book
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8. He asked a mechanic to repair his car engine.
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9. Mary often asks the postman to mail her letter.
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10. I will ask the painter to paint my house soon.
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11. Mr. Green has told the electrician to repair his electric fan.
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12. Alice is going to tell the manicurist to manicure her nails next Sunday.
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B. CLAUSES:
I. BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF :

1. Because I am sick, I do not go out.

 Because of ……………………………………………
2. Because the water is polluted, we can’t swim in that river.
 Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………
3. Because Nga has had a sore leg, she had difficulty in walking.
 Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Because he behaved badly, he found himself in trouble.
 Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………
5. Because it was snowing, we didn’t go out for a walk.
 Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………
6. Because of his good looks, he is popular with many girls.
 Because ………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Because of his serious sickness, he couldn’t come to the class.
 Because ………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Because of too much exhaust fume, people have to wear gauze masks in the streets.
 Because ………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Because of their good performance, they won the first prize.
 Because ………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Because of your advice, we didn’t use that poisonous chemical.
 Because ………………………………………………………………………………………

II. ALTHOUGH/ THOUGH/ EVEN THOUGH/ IN SPITE OF / DESPITE:

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………
10. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ……………………………………………………………………………………
11. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though ………………………………………………………………………………………
12. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although ………………………………………………………………………………………
13. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though ………………………………………………………………………………………
14. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although ………………………………………………………………………………………
15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although ………………………………………………………………………………………
16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.
=> Even though ……………………………………………………………………………………
D. SUGGESTIONS

I. Use the correct verb form :

1. Lan suggested ………………………… to the zoo on the weekend. (go)
2. The movie is not interesting. How about ……………………… to the concert ? (go)
3. You don’t like Chinese food. What about ……………………… English food ? (eat)
4. Our teacher suggests ……………………… a meeting to discuss the problem. (hold)
5. Her former leader suggested that she ………………………. harder for the exam. (train)
6. I suggest that fans ……………………… instead of air conditioners. (use)
7. Would you like ……………………… milk or water ? (drink)
8. What is the purpose of ………………………. energy-saving bulbs ? (use)
9. Tom suggested ………………………… to the zoo by his father. (take)
10. Our class suggested that the leader …………………….. very good and patient. (be)
II. Rewrite these sentences :
1. Shall we use gas instead of burning coal ?
I suggest …………………………………………………………………………
2. Shall we play badminton ?
How ……………………………………………………………………………..
3. What about buying energy-saving bulbs ?
Shall …………………………………………………………………………….
4. Let’s use electricity economically.
Why don’t ………………………………………………………………….…..
5. Why don’t you ask her yourself ?
I suggest you ……………………………………………………………..……
6. I suggest decorating our classroom again.
I suggest our ……………………………………………..……………………
7. What about organizing a charity event to raise money ?
I suggest a charity………………………………………………………………
8. I suggest that helmet should be used to protect our heads.
What ……………………………………………………………………………
9. Let’s organize a cultural festival to celebrate Lunar New Year.
I suggest a …………..…………………………………………………………
10. I suggest unused clothes should be collected for the victims.
What about ……………………………………………………………………
11. “Why not take the garbage to recycling centers ?” said the local authorities.
The local authorities suggested
garbage…………………………………….. …………………….…………………………
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12. “Shall we go to the English speaking club ?” Andrew said.
Andrew suggested………………………………………………………………………
13. “Why don’t you put an advertisement in this local newspaper ?” they said to me.
They suggested that an advertisement …………………………………………………
14. “Why don’t you repair the electric fan, Nam” Ba asked.
Ba suggested ………………………………………………………………………………
15. “Don’t tell anyone until we are certain that the report is true”, said Tom.
Tom suggested ………………………………………………………………………………

E. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES :

1) If I were you, I …………………………….( invite) Jack to the party.

2) She would get 100 pounds if she ………………..(sell) this old shelf.
3) If they had enough money, they………………………..( buy) a new car.
4) If it……………………(rain), I will stay at home.
5) If the weather………………….(be) fine, the children can walk to school.
6) We…………………….( pass) the exam if we studied harder.
7) If Pat………………………..( repair) his bike, he could go on a bicycle tour with us.
8) Walter…………………….( help) his mother in the garden if she reads him a story this
evening.
9) If you come with me, I ………………….( do) the shopping with you.
10) Our teacher will be happy if we ……………………(learn) the poem by heart.
11) If we meet at 9:30, we………………….(have) plenty of time.
12) Lisa would find the milk if she…………………….( look) in the fridge.
13) The zookeeper would punish her with a fine if she…………..( not feed) the animals.
14) If you spoke louder, your classmates………………………………(understand) you.
15) Dan………………………..(arrive) safe if he drove slowly.
16) You…………………………..(have) no trouble at school if you did your homework.
17) If you………………………( swim) in this lake, you'll shiver from cold.
18) The door will unlock if you………………….( press) the green button.
19) If Mel………………………….(ask) her teacher, he'd answer her questions.
20) I……………………(call) the office if I were you

REWRITE WITH “If”

1. Keep silent or you’ll wake the baby up.
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2. I don’t know the answer, so I can’t tell
you. ……………………………………………………..
3. We get lost because we don’t have the
map. …………………………………………………….
4. My friend is so late, so he misses the
train. ……………………………………………………
5. This car is too heavy for me to
move. ……………………………………………………………
6. Morning exercises make me feel
healthy. ……………………………………………………….
7. Be calm, or you’ll make a wrong
decision. ………………………………………………………
8. Without a visa, he can’t come to that new country.
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9. Today isn’t Sunday, so the students don’t go swimming.
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10. Because you don’t leave immediately, I call the policeman.
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11. I don’t know her number, so I don’t ring her up.
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12. Go right now or you will be late for the train.
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13. As she is often absent from class, she can’t keep pace with her classmates.
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14. People don’t see the UFO, so they don’t call the National UFO Reporting Center.
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F. RELATIVE PRONOUNS:

I. Fill in the blank with a Relative pronoun or a Relative Adverb.

1. The man, _____________is sitting on the chair, is a teacher.
2. The dog, _____________ is eating, belongs to Mike.
3. This actor, _____________ films are very bad, is really rich.
4. People _____________ the company employs are expected to sign a contract.
5. The house _____________ you saw belongs to my brother.
6. The only thing _____________ matters is to tell the truth.
7. That's the house _____________ I was born.
8. The girl _____________ phoned to my sister is her best friend.
9. Ann, _____________ children are now grown up, is looking for a job.
10. Peter, _____________ I met yesterday, is sick.
11. These pupils, _____________ come into the classroom, are disruptive.
12. My car, _____________ I crashed in a roundabout, is broken.
13. That is the bus _____________ I usually take.
14. John, _____________ appetite is spectacular, is fat.
15. My book, _____________ I put into the trash bag, has been stained.
16. My father , _____________ is coming back, is in a bad mood.
17. I comfort Maggy _____________ is crying.
18. This child, _____________ school record book is awful, seems to be sad.
19. The woman _____________ is reading a book is a friend of mine.
20. John, _____________ father is a doctor, wants to be a doctor too.
21. The book _____________ is on the table is not for sale.
22. My sister, _____________ husband is inside the car, can't drive.
23. He's the boy _____________ delivers the newspaper on Sundays.

1. Vu Quoc Viet is a famous artist. I love his works very much.

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2. Teacher’s Day is a day. All the students show their gratitude to their teacher on that day.
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3. Quynh Dao is a famous writer. Quynh Dao’s works are widely read all over the world.
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4. Easter is a festival. People will have a lot of fun in this occasion.
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5. The river is the Saigon river. It flows through Ho Chi Minh city.
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6. Mona was painted by Leonardo De Vinci. It has been popular for long.
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7. The lady in black is a famous writer. You met her at the party last night.
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8. The little boy lost his way. He is crying over there.
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9. Children like to eat ice-cream. It can cause toothache if they have too much everyday.
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10. Mr. Quang is a famous chef cook. His food can be enjoyed all over the world.
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G. ADJECTIVES:
1. You were able to come . I’m glad about it.
 I’m ……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I haven’t phoned yet. It makes her surprised.
 She’s …………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The children haven’t arrived home. I’m worried.
 I’m ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. They would miss the flight. I was afraid that.
 I was ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. He got good marks in the first term test. We are delighted.
 We are ………………………………………………………………………………………
6. To prepare a lovely holiday dinner is easy.
 It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. To learn how to use a computer is easy.
 It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. To wear face masks is very compulsory .
 It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Learning another language is difficult.
 It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. It’s interesting to reading this book
 I find it ………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Seeing this film is boring
 He finds it …………………………………………………………………………………
12. Taking a break twice a day is very important.
 She finds it ………………………………………………………………………………
13. Being home these days is very important .
 She found it ………………………………………………………………………………
14. Doing morning exercises regularly is good for health.
 It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
15. To walk on this road at night was very dangerous.
 It was …………………………………………………………………………………………

BÀI TẬP VỀ SO SÁNH VỚI TÍNH TỪ VÀ TRẠNG TỪ

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. She is __________ singer I've ever met.
A. worse B. bad C. the worst D. badly
2. Mary is __________ responsible as Peter.
A. more B. the most C. much D. as
3. It is __________ in the city than it is in the country.
A. noisily B. more noisier C. noisier D. noisy
4. She sings __________ among the singers I have known.
A. the most beautiful B. the more beautiful
C. the most beautifully D. the more beautifully
5. She is __________ student in my class.
A. most hard-working B. more hard-working
C. the most hard-working D. as hard-working
6. The English test was __________ than I thought it would be.
A. the easier B. more easy C. easiest D. easier
7. English is thought to be __________ than Math.
A. harder B. the more hard C. hardest D. the hardest
8. Jupiter is __________ planet in the solar system.
A. the biggest B. the bigger C. bigger D. biggest
9. She runs __________ in my class.
A. the slowest B. the most slow C. the slowly D. the most slowly
10. My house is __________ hers.
A. cheap than B. cheaper
C. more cheap than D. cheaper than
11. Her office is __________ away than mine.
A. father B . more far C. farther D. farer
12. Tom is __________ than David.
A. handsome B. the more handsome
C. more handsome D. the most handsome
13. He did the test __________ I did.
A. as bad as B. badder than C. more badly than D. worse than
14. A boat is __________ than a plane.
A. slower B. slowest C. more slow D. more slower
15. My new sofa is __________ than the old one.
A. more comfortable B. comfortably
C. more comfortabler D. comfortable
16. My sister dances __________ than me.
A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good
17. My bedroom is __________ room in my house.
A. tidier than B. the tidiest
C. the most tidy D. more tidier
18. This road is __________ than that road.
A. narrower B. narrow
C. the most narrow D. more narrower
19. He drives __________ his brother.
A. more careful than B. more carefully
C. more carefully than D. as careful as
20. It was __________ day of the year.
A. the colder B. the coldest C. coldest D. colder

Exercise 2: Put the adjective or adverbs in brackets into the correct form.
1. He is (clever) __________ student in my group.
2. She can't stay (long) __________ than 30 minutes.
3. It's (good) __________ holiday I've had.
4. Well, the place looks (clean) __________ now.
5. The red shirt is better but it's (expensive) __________ than the white one.
6. I'll try to finish the job (quick) __________.
7. Being a firefighter is (dangerous) __________ than being a builder.
8. Lan sings (sweet) __________ than Hoa
9. This is (exciting) __________ film I've ever seen.
10. He runs (fast) __________ of all.
11. My Tam is one of (popular) __________ singers in my country.
12. Which planet is (close) __________ to the Sun?
13. Carol sings as (beautiful) __________ as Mary, but Cindy sings the (beautiful) __________.
14. The weather this summer is even (hot) __________ than last summer.
15. Your accent is (bad) __________ than mine.
16. Hot dogs are (good) __________ than hamburgers.
17. They live in a (big) __________ house, but Fred lives in a (big) __________ one.
18. French is considered to be (difficult) __________ than English, but Chinese is the (difficult)
__________ language.
19. It's the (large) __________ company in the country.

Exercise 3: Finish each of the following sentences so that its meaning stays the same.
1. Her old house is bigger than her new one.
 Her new house ____________________________________________
2. No one in my class is taller than Peter.
 Peter ___________________________________________________
3. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
 The white dress ___________________________________________
4. According to me, English is easier than Maths.
 According to me, Maths ____________________________________
5. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
 Mary ___________________________________________________
6. No river in the world is longer than the Nile.
 The Nile _________________________________________________
7. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
 No mountain _____________________________________________
8. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl.
 She is ___________________________________________________