BÀI 13: GIỚI TỪ VÀ LIÊN TỪ

(PREPOSITIONS AND CONJUNCTIONS)

EXERCISE 1
1. Elizabeth is fond .......... going to dances.
a. in                            b. of                         c. with                             d. at                                     
2. That is last year's telephone directory. It's .......... date now.
a. into                         b. out of                  c. besides                         d. out                                     
3. He was put .......... prison.
a. to                            b. from                    c. into                               d. at                   
4. I saw him .......... noon.
a. for                          b. with                c. against                          d. at
5. I want you to arrange these .......... order by putting the largest first then the next, and so on…
a. on                          b. out of                  c. in                                  d. from                                 
6. Your work is .......... the average.
a. under                     b. beneath                c. down                             d. below                                  
7, I shall be ready .......... a moment.
a. for                           b. in                        c. with                              d. on
8. His ideas are all .......... the times.
a. like                          b. behind                 c. but                               d. except                                 
9. Ottawa is .......... Canada.
a. with                         b. on                       c. to                                  d. in  
10. There are many others .......... me who disagree on what you say.
a. with                          b. besides                c. to                                d. as                                     
11. I have not done my exercise .......... now.
a. till                             b. since                    c. for                                d. at          
12. There were .......... 100 people at the meeting.
a. up                            b. on                          c. upon                             d. above
13. She saw a butterfly .......... the window.
a. across                     b. in                         c. into                              d. through      
14. I came on Monday at ten o'clock .......... the morning.
a. from                         b. in                            c. at                                d. for
15. I'm not good _____ tennis

a. in                       b. on                            c. at                                d. till

16. It is essential that the logo for Prime Vitamins be integrated_____ all of its catalogs.

a. Into b. Of c. as d. Than

17. Not far_____ the train station lies Starlight Park, which is a popular destination for tourists and
locals alike.

a. From b. With c. Next d. Until

18. The sales director will give a brief talk_____ the keynote speaker is introduced.

a. Before b. Opposite c. About d. Between

19. The experts at PRIME Carpentry can handle any piece of wooden furniture, restoring it_____

its original condition.

a. To b. By c. At d. With

20. Pro Sport magazine made a name for itself_____ the publication of a series of exclusive
interviews with top athletes.

a. Like b. Both c. so d. With

21. All can be shipped to you_____ 24 hours anywhere in the continental U.S.

a. Within b. By c. Until d. At

22. _____ the building’s age, the ventilation system must be up-to-date with all safety codes.

a. Instead of b. Toward c. Regardless of d. Since

23. The welcome activity is an opportunity to improve communication_____ volunteers before the
project begins.

a. Among b. Like c. Above d. Under

24. If the patient’s nasal problem does not show signs of improvement_____ two days, he should
visit the clinic again.

a. Because of b. Regarding c. Apart from d. Within

25. Mr. Brandt asked for the banner to be hung_____ the exterior wall of the building.

a. Up b. Next c. On d. With

26. Pet owners are encouraged to register____ the workshop on pet training and health offered by
 the community center.

a. Of b. From c. In d. For

27. The nasal spray allowed Bert to keep his seasonal allergies_____ control without having to get a
prescription.

a. Against b. Under c. Around d. Unto

28. Dissatisfied customers of Maple Housekeeping may terminate the contract_____ three days of
the first cleaning sessions

a. As b. By c. Within d. Unless

29. Those who attend the creative writing workshop will learn a variety of useful methods_____ the
next two days.

a. At b. Above c. toward d. Over = during

30. The size of private tours of the old castle will be limited_____ ten people.

a. To b. During c. than d. Of

31. Please send a check in the amount of £550_____ the document that needs to be checked by our
agency.

a. Despite b. While c. With d. Through

32. FryMate brand cookware can be purchased directly from the company’s website or at a
retailer_____ you.

a. Against b. To c. Along d. Near

EXCERCISE 2
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. And
2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. Although
5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because
10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news
A. because B. Owing to C. Though D. Despite
12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.
A. Owing to B. because C. in spite of D. As though
13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. Even though
14. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. For
15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. Now that = because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.
A. By B. Despite C. With D. For
17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. Despite the fact that C. and D. But
18. You’ll give me 20$ for the tickets if I win, _______, I must give you 10$ if you win.
A. whatever B. nevertheless C. besides D. however
19. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. Even though
20. The central bank will continue its existing policies________ it causes higher interest rates and a number
of bankruptcies.
A. in spite of B. both C. even if D. in case of
21. It was announced that neither insufficient support _________ a lack of commitment is a factor in
declining sales.
A. so B. but C. yet D. nor
22. We would like to pause the system installation process________ the confusion about the new system.
A. if B. as C. so that D. due to
23. _______ measures are taken, traffic congestion will get even worse in no time.
A. Also B. Unless C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
24. The controversial report included both strict reforms _______ the layoffs of temporary workers.
A. or B. but C. and D. nor
25. We have gained considerable profits ______losses from serious flood damage in the region.
A. regarding B. despite C. but D. although
26. ______ lower prices, more potential customers will be able to buy the property.
A. Owing to B. As long as C. As D. In case of
27. I will participate in the workshop on behalf of my boss________ his absence.
A. instead of
B. in the event of : trong
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C. providing that
D. so that

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28. ____ that the insulation has been replaced, the building is much more energy-efficient.
A. Now that = B. For C. as D. Though
because
29. _____ an ankle injury, the basketball player participated in the last game of the season.
A. In spite of B. Even if C. Whether D. Given that
30. The green light on the side of the water purifier lights up _____ the filter needs to be replaced.
A. likewise B. whenever C. therefore D. where
31. The leaky faucet has been repaired, so visitors can_____ use the first-floor restroom.
A. however B. once C. now D. quite
32. Even though Ms. Garcia had a small account at the financial institution, the employee treated
her_____ she were a major investor.
A. rather than B. in spite of C. as if như thể D. provided that
33. _____ the researcher’ report, eating fresh fruits and vegetables more often is a better health goal
than avoiding fast food.
A. Even though B. Rather than C. According to D. Because of
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34. Everyone is in favor of shortening working hours, but_____ the president approves the change,
nothing will happen.
A. Without + Ving/n B. until C. yet D. because
35. _____ its distinguished faculty in the science department, the university has state-of-the-art
laboratory facilities.
A. In addition to B. Otherwise C. As well D. Hardly
36. Employees can use vacation time whenever they want_____ it does not disrupt their assignments.

A. except for B. as well as C. depending on D. so long as

37. No passengers are allowed on board_____ the aircraft’s door has been closed.
A. that B. despite C. once : một D. rather
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38. _____ the parking lot is closed, all customers will have to make use of street parking.
A. As if B. Until C. So that D. While
39. Meal vouchers were given to Beta Airways passengers_____ are not able to depart on time
because of a booking error.
A. when B. because C. recently D. who
40. _____ the difference between the two brands is small, most consumers purchase the cheaper one.
A. Until B. Because C. Before D. So

CHECK ĐÁP ÁN NÈ ^^
Ex1: 1b, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5c, 6d, 7b, 8b, 9d, 10b, 11a, 12d, 13d, 14b, 15c, 16a, 17a, 18a, 19a, 20d, 21a, 22c,
23a, 24d, 25c, 26d, 27b, 28c, 29d, 30a, 31c, 32d.

Ex2: 1b,2d, 3d, 4b, 5b, 6c, 7c, 8d, 9c, 10d, 11b, 12a, 13c, 14d, 15a, 16b, 17b, 18d, 19a, 20c, 21d, 22d,
23b, 24c, 25b, 26a, 27b, 28a, 29a, 30b, 31c, 32c, 33c, 34b, 35a, 36d, 37c, 38d, 39d, 40b