Test: CONJUNCTIONS

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I. CONJUNCTIONS OF REASON
Liên từ chỉ
Note Example
nguyên nhân
Because He won the scholarship because he is talented.
Since + clause Since trang trọng Since he is talented, he won the scholarship.
As hơn as
As he is talented, he won the scholarship.

- Because of và
He won the scholarship because of/ due to his
due to: mang
talent.
sắc thái trung
Because of bình.
Due to + Noun - Thanks to:
Thanks to his talent, he won the scholarship.
Thanks to phrase mang sắc thái
Owing to tích cực.
- Owing to:
mang sắc thái He failed the exam owing to his laziness.
tiêu cực.

II. CONJUNCTIONS OF RESULT

Liên từ chỉ kết quả Example
So All the shops were closed, so we couldn't buy any food.
Therefore All the shops were closed. Therefore, we couldn't buy any food.
Hence All the shops were closed. Hence, we couldn't buy any food.
As a result All the shops were closed. As a result, we couldn't buy any food.
Consequently All the shops were closed, and consequently we couldn't buy any food.

III. CONCESSIVE CONJUNCTIONS

Liên từ nhượng bộ Note Example
Although Có thể đứng đầu câu Although traditional newspapers are reliable
hoặc đứng giữa hai to read, they might be slow to keep up with the
mệnh đề. Hai mệnh latest news.

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 Traditional newspapers are reliable to read,
đề được ngăn cách
Even though even though they might be slow to keep up with
bởi dấu phẩy “,”.
the latest news.
However People who believe in animal rights think that
Đứng đầu hoặc giữa we should not wear leather shoes or animal
câu, được ngăn cách skin clothes. However/ Nevertheless, people
Nevertheless với phần còn lại của who think that we are superior to animals
câu bởi dấu phẩy “,”. believe we have the right to use them as we
wish.
- Có thể đứng đầu
hoặc giữa câu.
+ Noun - Theo sau despite/ Despite/ In spite of these problems, many
Despite
phrase/ in spite of là một people still choose to work at home.
In spite of Gerund noun phrase hoặc
gerund, không
phải clause.

 CHECK UP 1: Choose suitable conjunction from the box to complete the sentences.
As a result however because owing to Although
1. More and more people are moving to the suburbs ________ the cost of living in cities is
becoming very expensive.
2. ________ it is true that exams can be stressful for children, I think that they are the best
and the fairest way to accurately assess students' progress.
3. The tuition fees become higher in colleges and universities. ________, some students
cannot afford studying there.
4. The buses were all running late ________ the bad weather.
5. She was highly creative and talented; success, ________, remained elusive for her.

IV. CONJUNCTIONS OF PURPOSE

Liên từ chỉ mục đích Note Example
In order (not) to
In order (not) that Theo sau là một They closed the road in an attempt to/ in order to/
So as (not) to động từ. in order that/ so as to reduce traffic in the city.

In an attempt to
Theo sau là một They closed the road so that the traffic in the city
So that
mệnh đề. can be reduced.

V. CONJUNCTIONS OF CONTRAST
Liên từ chỉ sự tương phản giúp liên kết hai mệnh đề, hai idea có tính chất trái ngược, tương phản
với nhau.

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 Liên từ chỉ sự
Note Example
tương phản
While Có thể đứng ở đầu Life in the city is fast, whereas/ while life in the
Whereas hoặc giữa câu. countryside is slow.

Đứng đầu câu và

được ngăn cách với Life in the city is fast. On the other hand, life in
On the other hand
phần còn lại của câu the countryside is slow.
bằng dấu phẩy “,”.

VI. CONJUNCTIONS OF ADDING

Liên từ bổ sung Note Example
In addition In addition/ Additionally, smoking causes lung
Additionally Thường đứng ở đầu cancer.
câu và được ngăn
Moreover cách với phần còn lại
của câu bằng dấu Moreover/ Furthermore/ Besides, sports help
Furthermore phẩy “,”. to form a fit body.
Besides

 CHECK UP 2: Choose suitable conjunctions to complete the sentences.

1. The city plans to expand its low-rent housing programs (so that/ such that/ moreover)
low-income families will find affordable places to live.
2. The house is beautiful. (Beside/ Whereas/ Furthermore), it's in a great location.
3. (In addition/ While/ So as not to) your work has improved greatly, there are still some
areas that concern me.
4. He assumed a false identity (in order that/ additionally/ however) escape from the police.
5. He did not switch on the light (in an attempt to/ to/ so as not to) disturb her.

VII. EXERCISE

Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences by choosing correct options.

1. Noone could hear her ________ she spoke too quietly.
A.
A. because C. although
B. but D. so as to
2. We dicided to leave early ________ the party was fun.
A. even though C. however
B. and D. therefore
3. Linh studied very hard ________ she passed the exam easily.
A. in spite of C. so
B. because D. for
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 4. She has been a teacher in this school ________ almost 10 years.
A. then C. so
B. but D. for
5. ________ her poorness, she is still optimistic about her life.
A. Nevertheless C. And
B. Despite D. Although
6. Could I have the red pens ________ the blue ones, please?
A. in stead of C. moreover
B. but D. despite
7. Jennie is not only a successful businesswoman but she is also a good mom in the family.
________, she is also loved for being very kind to other people.
A. Though C. Additionally
B. On the other hand D. Whereas
8. Mr. Long is a helpful neigbour; ________, he is respected by most of the residents in the
area.
A. After that C. In order that
B. As much as D. As a result
9. My sister was taller than me and our little brother when we were young, ________, I am
the tallest now.
A. however C. more than that
B. but D. thanks to
10. You should call home, ________, your parents will be worried.
A. unless
B. as long as
C. otherwise
D. or

Exercise 2: Put the given conjuntions to correct position by drawing the arrows.
because

Example: He was late the bus didn't come.

1. although

They climbed the mountain it was very windy.

2. so that
Pay attention to your work you will not make mistakes.
3. so

She’s honest everyone trusts her.

4. since

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 English is spoken all over the world, there is a dramatic increase in the number of people
studying it.
5. despite

Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, having several major

disadvantages.

Exercise 3: Combine the sentences, using given conjunctions.

1. Bianca wore her rain boots. Her feet stayed dry during the storm. (therefore)
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2. I love the color red. This shade seems a little too bright. (nonetheless)
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3. You have to be on time. You’ll miss the train. (otherwise)
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4. She has an incredible voice. She will go far in her music career. (because)
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5. It is easy to stay informed about current events. The Internet provides us with instant
access to news. (since)
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6. The rents in this district are very high. Many people cannot afford to live here. (As a
result)
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7. Many farmers lost their crops. There was a severe drought in that region. (Hence)
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8. Smoking is popular among teenagers. Teenagers do not understand the health
consequences of smoking. (Nevertheless)
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9. Many people think the zoos are cruel places. Zoo animals are kept locked up in cages.
(as)
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10. Computers give students access to lots of information. Computers enable them to study
and search information easier and faster. (in addition)
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