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BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU THEO TỪNG CHUYÊN ĐỀ NGỮ PHÁP
BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU THEO TỪNG CHUYÊN ĐỀ NGỮ PHÁP
CONTENTS
Contents
CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................................1
DEGREES OF COMPARISON........................................................................................................................................2
TENSES.......................................................................................................................................................................6
REPORTED SPEECH...................................................................................................................................................20
RELATIVE CLAUSES...................................................................................................................................................25
GENERAL PRACTICE..................................................................................................................................................37
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DEGREES OF COMPARISON
1. No…. + V … AS + adj/adv + AS… + Noun
= S + V + The + adj/adv + est/ The most + adj/adv…
2. S1 + V + adj/adv + er than + S2
more + adj/adv
4. S 1+ V + adj/adv + er than + S2
5. This is the + adj+ est/ the most + adj + Noun… S + have/ has EVER + V3/ed…
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9. George drives more carefully than he used to.
- George didn’t _____________________________________________________________________
10. No other city in Vietnam is so large as HCM city.
- HCM city ________________________________________________________________________
11. I don’t type so quickly as Tom does.
- Tom ____________________________________________________________________________
12. Physics isn’t so difficult as maths.
- Maths __________________________________________________ ________________________
13. Nam speaks English worse than his sister.
- Nam’s ___________________________________________________________________________
14. He spent too much money. He became poor.
- The more ________________________________________________________________________
15. I feel miserable when it is hot.
- The hotter ________________________________________________________________________
16. Nobody can run as fast as John.
- John ____________________________________________________________________________
17. Jane is cleverer than her brother.
- Jane’s __________________________________________________ ________________________
18. Tom doesn’t dance so gracefully as his younger sister.
- Tom’s younger sister _______________________________________________________________
19. Her car is more comfortable than his car.
- His car __________________________________________________________________________
20. You are young. You learn easily.
- The younger ______________________________________________________________________
21. I get up later than my brother.
- My brother _______________________________________________________________________
22. Linda speaks French more fluently than Tom.
- Tom __________________________________________________ __________________________
23. Maria isn't as friendly as Susan.
- Susan ___________________________________________________________________________
24. History is not as difficult as Maths.
- Maths ___________________________________________________________________________
25. Real Madrid is not as good as Real Zaragoza.
- Real Zaragoza ____________________________________________________________________
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26. Watching TV is not as important as doing homework.
- Doing homework __________________________________________________________________
27. My sister and my brother are not as happy as me.
- I _______________________________________________________________________________
28. I am not as fat as Obelix.
- Obelix __________________________________________________________________________
29. Madrid is not as big as London.
- London __________________________________________________________________________
30. Jane can swim further than I can
- I can’t_________________________________________________________________________
31. My sister can’t cook as well as my mother does
- My mother can__________________________________________________________________
32. I don’t play tennis as well as my brother does
- My brother_____________________________________________________________________
33. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges
- Apples are not___________________________________________________________________
34. Cats can’t swim as well as dogs can
- Dogs can_______________________________________________________________________
35. The dress is cheaper than the skirt
- The dress is not__________________________________________________________________
36. Peter is the tallest boy in his class
- No one ________________________________________________________________________
37. Nobody in the class is cleverer than Sally
- Sally is ________________________________________________________________________
38. They understand more than we do
- We don’t _______________________________________________________________________
39. Tom is the best football player in this team
- Nobody________________________________________________________________________
40. Nothing is faster than the speed of light
- The speed of light________________________________________________________________
41. His mother is taller than his father
- His father is not _________________________________________________________________
42. She’s a faster and more careless driver than I am
- She drives ______________________________________________________________________
43. Jane is a better cook than Robert
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- Robert can’t ____________________________________________________________________
44. Couldn’t you find a better hotel?
- Is this _____________________________________________________________
45. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
- He is a ____________________________________________________________
46. My mother is the most warm – hearted person I have ever known.
- I have never ________________________________________________________
47. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
- The less time _______________________________________________________
48. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected.
- The patient made ____________________________________________________
49. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
- She is _____________________________________________________________
50. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
- The more __________________________________________________________
51. There weren’t nearly as many people there as I had expected.
- There were far_______________________________________________________
52. This is the most interesting film that I have ever seen.
- I have never
TENSES
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5. S + have/has + NOT + V3/ed…. since + mốc thời gian.
= S + last + V2/ed ….IN + mốc thời gian
= The last time + S + V2/ed… WAS + IN + mốc thời gian
6. S + have/has + NOT + V3/ed…. since + S + V2/ED.
= S + last + V2/ed …WHEN S + V2/ED.
= The last time + S + V2/ed… WAS + WHEN S + V2/ED.
7. How long is it since + S + V2/ed…?
= When did + S + last + V0…?
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They haven’t ______________________________________________________________________
31. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years
The last time _______________________________________________________________________
32. My sister has studied French for 2 years
My sister began_____________________________________________________________________
33. Robert and Catherine have been married for 4 years
It’s _______________________________________________________________________________
34. It’s 2 years since she left university
She _______________________________________________________________________________
35. How long is it since you saw Mary?
When_____________________________________________________________________________
36. I started working in this hotel six months ago.
I have____________________________________________________________________________
37. Sue has been in Italy for the last three weeks.
Sue went__________________________________________________________________________
38. I met her during my stay in Paris last summer. (while)
________________________________________________________________________________
39. We haven’t gone to the cinema for over a year.
It’s______________________________________________________________________________
40. How long is it since they went to Nairobi?
When ______________________________________________________________________
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4. It’s (high/about) time + S + V2/ed (to be: WERE cho mọi chủ từ)
= It’s time + for + O + to-inf
5. S + let + O + V-bare
= S + allow/ permit + O + to-inf
6. S + advise + O + (NOT)- to-inf
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It took_____________________________________________________________________________
15. He would prefer you to pay him immediately
He’d rather ______________________________________________________________________
16. “No, please don’t tell him”
I’d rather________________________________________________________________________
17. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday
I’d rather________________________________________________________________________
18. I don’t really want to go out tonight
I’d rather________________________________________________________________________
19. I’d rather not see him tomorrow
I don’t want_____________________________________________________________________
20. I don’t really want to have lunch yet
I’d rather________________________________________________________________________
21. I don’t really want to go to the museum
I’d rather________________________________________________________________________
22. I want you to cook the dinner now
I’d rather________________________________________________________________________
23. It’s time we went to bed
It’s time ________________________________________________________________________
24. It’s time for you to start to work
It’s time
_________________________________________________________________________
25. I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning
I am used_______________________________________________________________________
26. Please don’t play your music so loudly
Would you mind ________________________________________________________________?
27. Ba is interested in telling jokes
Ba enjoys_______________________________________________________________________
28. Don’t let me forget to phone my sister
Remind_________________________________________________________________________
29. Would you mind turning the radio down?
Could you__________________________________________________________________________
30. Please don’t interrupt me all the time
Would you mind ____________________________________________________________________
31. We don’t eat at home. We went to a restaurant instead
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Instead of __________________________________________________________________________
32. He looks older when he wears glasses
Glasses make________________________________________________________________________
33. My father said I could use his car
My father allowed___________________________________________________________________
34. Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday
Sue is looking_______________________________________________________________________
35. I would like you to help me put the chair away
Do you mind ______________________________________________________________________?
36. I’m always nervous when I travel by air
Travelling _________________________________________________________________________
37. The sudden noise caused me to jump
The sudden noise made _______________________________________________________________
38. Betty let Karen keep the kitten
Betty allowed_______________________________________________________________________
39. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour
It’s better to avoid___________________________________________________________________
40. Don’t stop him doing what he wants
Let _______________________________________________________________________________
41. At first I didn’t want to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me
Sarah persuaded ____________________________________________________________________
42. My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police
My lawyer advised___________________________________________________________________
43. They got married. They didn’t tell any of their friends
They got married without______________________________________________________________
44. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport
He regretted________________________________________________________________________
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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES & WISH SENTENCES
1. You can’t visit the United States unless you get a visa
If ________________________________________________________________________________
2. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money
If ________________________________________________________________________________
3. What a pity you failed your driving test!
I wish ____________________________________________________________________________
4. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party
I wish ____________________________________________________________________________
5. Unless someone has a key, we can’t get into the house
We can ___________________________________________________________________________
6. He’s sorry now that he didn’t invite Molly to his party
He wishes _________________________________________________________________________
7. Unless he phones immediately, he won’t get any information
If he _____________________________________________________________________________
8. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day
If Mr. Will_________________________________________________________________________
9. My husband didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station
If________________________________________________________________________________
10. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train
If________________________________________________________________________________
11. We didn’t go because it rained
If________________________________________________________________________________
12. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night
I wish ____________________________________________________________________________
13. The child will die if nobody sends for a doctor
Unless____________________________________________________________________________
14. Susan felt sick because she ate 4 cream cakes
If________________________________________________________________________________
15. Maria didn’t apply for the job in the library and regrets it now
Maria wishes_______________________________________________________________________
16. John is fat because he eats so many chips
If John____________________________________________________________________________
17. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice
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I wish ____________________________________________________________________________
18. The accident happened because the train driver ignored a warning light
If________________________________________________________________________________
19. We got lost because we didn’t have a map
If________________________________________________________________________________
20. Mrs. Taylor doesn’t like living in such a small house
Mrs. Taylor wishes __________________________________________________________________
21. If Joe doesn’t change his ways, he will end up in prison
Unless____________________________________________________________________________
22. If he doesn’t work harder, he’ll lose his job
Unless____________________________________________________________________________
23. Elizabeth got a bad cold because she started smoking cigarettes
If Elizabeth ________________________________________________________________________
24. Joan will stay on at school unless she finds a good job before September
If Joan____________________________________________________________________________
25. We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away.
If ______________________________________________________________________
26. He doesn’t speak very clearly – that’s why people don’t understand him.
If ______________________________________________________________________
27. David is tired, so he can’t score any goal.
If ______________________________________________________________________
28. That book is too expensive, so I’m not going to buy it.
If ______________________________________________________________________
29. We don’t go out very often because we can’t afford it.
If ______________________________________________________________________
30. It’s raining, so we can’t have lunch in the garden.
If ______________________________________________________________________
31. I have to work tomorrow morning, so I can’t meet you.
If ______________________________________________________________________
32. I wasn’t hungry, so I didn’t eat anything.
If ______________________________________________________________________
33. The accident happened because the driver in front stopped so suddenly.
If ______________________________________________________________________
34. I didn’t know that George had to get up early, so I didn’t wake him up.
If ______________________________________________________________________
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35. I was able to buy a car only because Jim lent me the money.
If ______________________________________________________________________
36. Margaret wasn’t injured in the crash because she was wearing a seat bell.
If ______________________________________________________________________
37. You didn’t have any breakfast – that’s why you’re hungry now.
If ______________________________________________________________________
38. I didn’t get a taxi because I haven’t got any money on me.
If ______________________________________________________________________
39. Do these exercises carefully or you’ll get bad marks.
Unless ______________________________________________________________________
40. Write your paper more carefully or the teacher can’t read it.
If ______________________________________________________________________
41. Behave yourself or everyone will dislike you.
Unless ______________________________________________________________________
42. I won’t help you if you don’t try your best.
Unless ______________________________________________________________________
43. We’ll come to the meeting if we aren’t busy.
Unless ______________________________________________________________________
44. Unless we have time, we won’t attend the party.
Unless______________________________________________________________________
45. If she doesn’t come on time, we’ll go without her.
- Unless ____________________________________________________________________
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35. The mechanic serviced my car last week.
I ______________________________________________________________________________
36. They don’t eat the cake because it is very bad.
The cake _______________________________________________________________________
37. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week
We ____________________________________________________________________________
38. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.
She ____________________________________________________________________________
39. My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview.
I must _________________________________________________________________________
40. Mr. Dryden mended the washing machine for me
I had ___________________________________________________________________________
41. The lessons are being written by the students now
________________________________________________________________________________
42. These animals at the zoo are fed twice a day
_______________________________________________________________________________
43. All the arrangements have been made
________________________________________________________________________________
44. When was this radio manufactured?
_______________________________________________________________________________
45. How are candles made?
________________________________________________________________________________
46. Is Mathematics taught in this school?
_______________________________________________________________________________
47. Were you taught how to apply this theory by your teachers?
________________________________________________________________________________
48. The postman was bitten by our dog.
Our dog______________________________________________________________________
49. That old house at the end of the road has been sold
They_________________________________________________________________________
50. This dress must be washed in cold water
You___________________________________________________________________________
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REPORTED SPEECH
Câu tường thuật với động từ ở hình thức To-inf
1-
S + V + O + To- infinitive
( advise, ask, encourage, beg, remind, want, warn, invite, tell, order, urge, ….)
2-
S + V + To- infinitive
(promise, agree, demand, refuse, offer, threaten…)
1. The pupils said to their teacher “Please give us better marks”
The pupils asked____________________________________________________________________
2. “Don’t forget to send your parents my regards” She said to me
She told me________________________________________________________________________
3. “Bring your swimming things in case it’s sunny, Lan”
He told____________________________________________________________________________
4. “You should take science appreciation courses at school”
The lady – researcher advised us_______________________________________________________
5. “John, please don’t tell anyone my new address”, said Mary
Mary asked ________________________________________________________________________
6. “I think you should go by train” He told us
He advised us______________________________________________________________________
7. “I’ll water the flowers every morning if you like”
She offered ________________________________________________________________________
8. “No, we won’t go with him next Friday’ they said
They refused _______________________________________________________________________
9. “I will punish you if you don’t pay attention to the lesson, pupils” said the teacher
The teacher threatened_______________________________________________________________
10. “Will you keep your mouth shut? He said
He ordered ________________________________________________________________________
11. “Would you like me to repair the car for you?’ he said
He offered ________________________________________________________________________
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12. ‘Do come and enjoy tea with my family” she said
She invited ________________________________________________________________________
S + V + Ving
(admit, deny, suggest, …)
2-
S + V + Prep + V-ing
(apologize for, complain about, insist on, dream of, look forward to, object to, think of….)
3-
S + V + O + prep + V-ing
(accuse…..of, blame…..for, congratulate….on, warn….about/against, thank….for,
prevent…from, stop….from)
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Câu tường thuật ở dạng câu kể
told + (that )
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Câu điều kiện trong câu tường thuật
Điều kiện loại 1: - Đổi chủ từ, túc từ, tính từ sở hữu
- Đổi thì
- Đổi trạng từ
Điều kiện loại 2,3: - Đổi chủ từ, túc từ, tính từ sở hữu
- Đổi trạng từ
49. “If the weather is fine, I will go on a picnic with my friends,” she said.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
50. “What would you do if you had three days off ?” I asked him.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
51. “I would have come to see you if I had known your address, Jim” she said.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
52. “I’m sure she will help you if you ask her.” , he told me.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
53. “If Today were Sunday, we wouldn’t go to school.” They said to me.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
54. “You will be surprised if you meet him.” , Peter said to Linda.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
55. The boy said : “I won’t be strong if I don’t swim everyday.”
…………………………………………………………………………………………
56. “What would you do if you saw a snake ?” Nam asked Nga.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
57. “We’ll have lunch outside in the garden if it’s not cold.” ,Mr John said.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
58. “I will be surprised if Mary doesn’t pass the exam.” , our teacher said.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
59. “If I knew her hobbies, I could let you know.” He said to me.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
60. “If you had listened to my advice, you wouldn’t have made such a big mistakes.” Julia said to Lien
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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RELATIVE CLAUSES
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13. The little girl ate candy the whole way. She sat next to me on the coach.
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14. Felix Reeve is a journalist. His tape recorder was stolen.
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15. This famous picture is worth thousands of pounds. It was damaged during the war.
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16. The village has around 200 people. The majority of them are farmers.
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17. I don’t know the name of the woman. I spoke to her on the phone.
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18. I have to call the man. I accidentally picked up his umbrella after the meeting.
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19. The scientist has won the Nobel Prize. He discovered a new planet.
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20. Where’s the umbrella? You brought it with you.
Where’s..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
21. The teacher is Mr. Pike. We studied with him last year.
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
22. The problem has been discussed in class. We are very interested in it.
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23. Do you see my pen? I have just written the lesson with it.
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24. The middle-aged man is the director. My father is talking to him.
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25. The boy is my cousin. You made fun of him.
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26. The woman lives next door to me. You gave place to her on the bus.
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27. These children are orphans. She is taking care of these children.
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28. This is the result of our work. I’m pleased with it.
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Ta cũng dùng To- inf thay thế cho MĐQH khi chỉ mục đích như sau:
S + V + (FOR + O) + TO- INF
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The floor is_________________________________________________________________________
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8. It was such cold weather that we couldn’t go out.
- The weather was too _______________________________________________________________
- The weather was so ________________________________________________________________
- The weather wasn’t _______________________________________________.
9. It is such an interesting film that many people see it.
- The film is so _____________________________________________________________________
10. My father couldn’t afford the car because it was too expensive.
- The car was too ___________________________________________________________________
11. My suitcase is too full for the zip fastener to close properly.
- My suitcase is so __________________________________________________________________
12. It was too hazy a day for us to take any pictures.
- The day was ______________________________________________________________________
13. Peter is too young to take part in the club.
- Peter is so ________________________________________________________________________
- Peter isn’t ________________________________________________________________________
14. We watched beautiful banners. We didn’t want to go home.
- We watched such __________________________________________________________________
- The banners were so _______________________________________________________________
15. It was such a dirty river that we couldn’t swim in it.
- The river was too __________________________________________________________________
16. The shirt is so small that I can’t wear it.
- It is such _______________________________________________________________________
- The shirt is too__________________________________________________________________
- The shirt is not__________________________________________________________________
17. This flat is too small for my parents to live in.
- This flat is so____________________________________________________________________
- It is such_______________________________________________________________________
- This flat isn’t ___________________________________________________________________
18. The road is so wet that I can’t control the car easily.
- The road is too____________________________________________________________
19. The bird is so weak that it can’t fly.
- The bird is too_____________________________________________________________
- The bird isn’t______________________________________________________________
20. My sister is so busy that she can’t come to the cinema with us.
- My sister is too __________________________________________________________.
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21. The watch is so expensive that he couldn’t buy it.____________________________________
- It is such__________________________________________________________________
- The watch is too____________________________________________________________
- The watch isn’t_____________________________________________________________
22. These sandals are so small that they don’t fit me.
- These sandals are too _______________________________________________________
- These sandals aren’t ________________________________________________________
- They are such_____________________________________________________________
23. The film is so boring that he can’t watch it.
- The film is too_____________________________________________________________
- The film isn’t______________________________________________________________
- It is such _________________________________________________________________
24. The boys are too young to watch that film.
- The boys are so ___________________________________________________________
- The boys aren’t ___________________________________________________________
25. Sinan is too short to be a basketball player.
- Siman is so __________________________________________________________.
- Siman isn’t _______________________________________________________________
26. It was such a dirty beach that I decided not to stay
- The beach was so________________________________________________________________
- The beach wasn’t ________________________________________________________________
- The beach was so________________________________________________________________
27. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it
- The water was too________________________________________________________________
- The water wasn’t ________________________________________________________________
28. The cake was so hard that I couldn’t eat it
- It was _________________________________________________________________________
- The cake was too_________________________________________________________________
29. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough
- The sea was so __________________________________________________________________
- The sea was too__________________________________________________________________
30. Tom is not old enough to drive the car
- Tom is too______________________________________________________________________
- Tom is so_______________________________________________________________________
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MỆNH ĐỀ VÀ CỤM TỪ CHỈ LÝ DO VÀ SỰ TƯƠNG PHẢN
Một số cấu trúc cần ghi nhớ
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28. We went out in spite of the rain. (Although)
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29. Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village. (in spite of)
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30. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph. (in spite of)
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31. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard and methodically.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (because
of)
32. Margaret stayed home because her mother was sick.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (due to)
33. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (because
of)
34. I couldn't read the letter because it was dark.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (due to)
35. He came late because it rained heavily.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (because
of)
36. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (due to)
37. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (because
of)
38. He left school because his life was hard.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (due to)
39. The train was late because the fog was thick.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (because
of)
40. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
Because of ___________________________________________________________________
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MỆNH ĐỀ VÀ CỤM TỪ CHỈ MỤC ĐÍCH
Một số cấu trúc cần ghi nhớ
1. People use money so that they can buy things they need. (in order to)
- _______________________________________________________________________
2. Banks are developed so that they can keep people’s money safe. (in order to)
- ____________________________________________________________________
3. Mr. Brown is going to the bank to borrow some money. (so that )
- ____________________________________________________________________
4. Alice borrowed an eraser to erase a mistake in his composition. (so that )
- ____________________________________________________________________
5. I need to buy some laundry detergent so that I will wash my clothes. (in order to)
- ____________________________________________________________________
6. He gave her the key for her to open the door. (so that )
- _______________________________________________________________________
7. Mary took her brother to school for him to learn English. (so that )
- _____________________________________________________________________
8. Please arrive early for us to start the meeting on time. (so that )
- ________________________________________________________________________
9. He wrote to David of his interest in science to ask for work. (so that )
- _________________________________________________________________________
10. Kathy built a high wall round her garden for the fruits not to be stolen. (so that )
- __________________________________________________________________
11. Tom was playing very softly so that he wouldn’t disturb anyone. (in order not to)
- ___________________________________________________________________________
12. They rushed into the burning house so that they could save the child. (in order to)
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- ___________________________________________________________________________
13. Lan often attends English Speaking Club to practice speaking English. (so that )
- ___________________________________________________________________________
14. He stood on the chair to see better. (in order to)
- ___________________________________________________________________________
15. Please shut the gate for the cows not to get out of the cowshed. (so that )
- ___________________________________________________________________________
16. The boy tiptoed into the room not to wake every body up. (so that )
- ___________________________________________________________________________
17. I’m studying hard. I want to keep pace with my classmates. ( in order that)
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. Alice prepares her lessons carefully. She wants to get high marks in class. ( in order to)
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. Please shut the door. I don’t want the dog to go out of the house. (so that)
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………
20. I wish to have enough money. I want to buy a new house. (so as to)
- …………………………………………………………………………………………………
21. You should walk slowly . Your sister can follow you. (in order…to)
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………
22. They did their job well. They hoped the boss would increase their salary. (so that)
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………
23. We turned on the lights. We didn’t want to waste electricity. (in order to)
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………
24. We lower the volume of the radio. We don’t want to bother our neighbours. (so as to)
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………
25. The robber changed his address all the time. He didn’t want the police to find him. (in order that)
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………
GENERAL PRACTICE
REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:
1. The food was so good we had to leave a tip. SUCH
________________________________________________________________________________
2. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. ENOUGH
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3. It's the most beautiful painting I've ever seen. SEEN
____________________________________________________________________
4. August has been much cooler than July. COOL
___________________________________________________________________
5. I'm not as good at maths as you. BETTER
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6. The course wasn't as easy as I'd expected. MORE
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7. This car isn't safe enough to drive. DANGEROUS
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8. This exercise is easier than the last one. HARD
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9. The police tell a suspect his rights before they arrest him. TOLD
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10. Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas? WAS
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11. We haven't set a date for the wedding yet. BEEN
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12. They will have given him the news by now. TOLD
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13. Experts estimate that most people now have access to the Internet. IS
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14. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car. HAVE
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15. Steve definitely didn't write that essay. HAVE
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16. The police have cancelled the demonstration. HAS
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17. 'What do you think of the college?' she asked me. ASKED
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18. 'I'll call you later tonight,' Keith promised. WOULD
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19. 'I didn't break the window,' said the boy. DENIED
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20. 'Why don't you come round this evening?' SUGGESTED
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21. 'You look really tired,' he told her. SAID
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22. 'You must do your homework tonight,' the teacher said. TOLD
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23. 'What's your name?' he asked. KNOW
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24. 'I might be late for dinner,' he told me. INFORMED
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25. I went to the office then remembered it was my day off. HAVE
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26. Perhaps we missed the correct turning. MIGHT
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27. I'm afraid you can't smoke in here. ALLOWED
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28. They will expect you to wear a suit for the interview. HAVE
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29. I'd see a doctor if I were you. OUGHT
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30. He couldn't swim until he was in his twenties. ABLE
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31. You were expected to answer all the questions on the exam paper. ANSWERED
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33. I only told you because I thought you would be interested. TOLD
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34. I won't organise the party unless you arrange the food.LONG
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35. I think it would be a good idea to speak to the manager first. WAS
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36. If you do the washing up I'll make the coffee. PROVIDED
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37. You're tired because you keep staying up late. WENT
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38. You never enter competitions so you'll never win anything. MIGHT
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39. The reason I haven't got much money is because I’m so generous. POOR
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40. I've been so happy since I met you. MIGHT
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41. I'd love to know how John is getting on. KNEW
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42. You should take an umbrella with you. BETTER
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43. I think taxes should be increased. TIME
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44. He behaves like the President of the company. THOUGH
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45. I regret not invitig Cathy to the party. ONLY
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46. I'd prefer you to get home early tonight. RATHER
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47. It's a pity the car is so expensive. WISH
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48. It will be better for you to come alone. SOONER
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49. It's really important that you pay the bill today. REMEMBER
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50. I think it would be a good idea if you joined the beginners' class. SUGGEST
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51. Meeting John in town was really surprising. EXPECT
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52. In the future she became a successful businesswoman.WENT
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53. I'll help you with your homework. MIND
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54. I hated driving on the left at first but now it's OK. USED
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55. Don't bother to apply for the job. POINT
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56. Did you succeed in passing the exam? MANAGE
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57. I'm excited about the holiday. LOOKING
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58. The bomb exploded early this morning OFF
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59. Why don't you start doing a sport? TAKING
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60. His parents raised him very strictly. UP
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61. They've cancelled the wedding. OFF
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62. I don't think they should abolish military service. AWAY
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63. I've got to reduce the amount of sweets I eat. DOWN
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