18 CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH ÔN THI VÀO 10

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CHAPTER 9 : PHRASE AND CLAUSES

 CƠ SỞ LÝ THUYẾT
CỤM TỪ VÀ MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ SỰ TƯƠNG PHẢN ( ALTHOUGH/ IN SPITE OF )

1. Cụm từ chỉ sự tương phản ( mặc dù )
- In spite of / Despite + Danh từ
Ngữ danh từ
V-ing
Ex: - Despite his laziness, he passed the exam.
2. Mệnh đề chỉ sự tương phản ( mặc dù )
- Although / Even though / Though + S + V
Despite the fact that
In spite of the fact that
Ex: - Although he was lazy, he passed the exam.

CỤM TỪ VÀ MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ LÝ DO ( BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF….) : BỞI VÌ

1. Cụm từ chỉ lý do 2. Mệnh đề chỉ lý do

- Because of + Danh từ - Because / As / Since + S + V , S + V
Due to Ngữ danh từ due to the fact that
Owing to V-ing owng to the fact that

CỤM TỪ VÀ MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ MỤC ĐÍCH ( IN ORDER TO / SO THAT…..)

1. Cụm từ chỉ mục đích 2. Mệnh đề chỉ mục đích

(not ) to
in order (not) to + V1 (để mà/ để mà ko) so that will /would
so as (not) to S + V in order that + S + can / could + V1
may / might

Lưu ý : Sau “ want, hope” có tân ngữ -> đem tân ngữ làm chủ từ cho mệnh đề 2
Ex: He gave me his address. He wanted me to contact him
=> He gave me his address so that I could contact him.

CỤM TỪ VÀ MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ KẾT QUẢ

1. Cụm từ chỉ kết quả

a) too….to: quá …không thể b) enough : đủ….để
S + V + too + adj / adv + To-V S + be + adj + enough + ( for O ) + to V1

S + V + too + adj / adv + for O + To-V S + V + enough + N + ( for O ) + to V1

2. Mệnh đề chỉ kết quả

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 a) so….that
S + V + so + adj / adv + that + S + V b) such…that
S + V + such + a / an + adj + Nít + that + S + V
S + V + so + adj + a + Nít + that + S+ V
S + V + such + adj + N nhiều + that + S + V
S + V + so + many /few + Nnhiều + that + S+ V
S + V + so + much / little + N kđđ + that +S + V S + V + such + adj + N kđđ + that + S + V
Đảo ngữ với “ so”
S1 + V + so + adj / adv + that + S + V
<=> So + adj / adv + V + S1 + that + S + V

- Adj / adv + as / though + S + V

- However + Adj / Adv + S + V
- No matter Wh- + ADJ + S + V ( no matter what / how / when / where = whatever / however )
- Despite = in spite of + NP
- Although / though / eventhough + Clause
CLAUSES OF MANNER WITH (MĐ CHỈ THỂ CÁCH)
*AS (như là), AS IF & AS THOUGH(như thể là)
1. Điều không có thật ở hiện tại Ex1: She dresses as if she was/were an actress.
S + V + as if/ as though + S + V2/Ved Ex2: He talks as though he knew where she was.
Lưu ý: “were” có thể dùng cho tất cả các chủ từ ở
MĐ giả định.
2. Điều không có thật ở quá khứ Ex: He talked about New York as though he had
S + Vqk + as if/ as though + S + had + V3/ved been there before.

*Would rather
1. Giả thiết ở HT hoặc TL: Ex1: Mary’s husband doesn’t work in the same
office as she does.
S1 + would rather that + S2 + V2/ed => Mary would rather that her husband worked
2. Giả thiết ở Quá Khứ: in the same office as she does.
Ex2: Her husband didn’t go to the office
S1 + would rather that + S2 + had + V3/V-ed
yesterday.
=> She would rather that her husband had gone
to the office yesterday.

 BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer.
1. _______ Paul bring the money for our lunch, we'll go right down to the cafeteria.
a. Since b. As soon as c. Now that d. Until
2. My mouth is burning! This is_______ spicy food that I don't think I can finish it.
a. such b. so c. very d. too
3. Both my books _______ from my room last night.
a. were stolen and my wallet b. and my wallet were stolen
c. and my wallet was stolen d. were and my wallet was stolen
4. When______ a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and abbreviations it
contains.
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 a. having used b. use c. to use d. using
5. Bats are fascinating_______ have many interesting and amazing qualities.
a. animals. Therefore, they b. animals, they
c. animals. They d. animal. Because they
6. While_____ to help Tim with his math, I got impatient because he wouldn't pay attention to what I
was saying.
a. I am trying b. having tried c. I try d. trying
7. _______ extremely bad weather in the moutains, we're no longer considering our skiing trip.
a. Due to b. Because c. Since d. Due to the fact that
8. Emily is motivated to study____ she knows that a good education can improve her life.
a. therefore b. because of c. because d. so
9. Sonia broke her leg in two place ______, she had to wear a cast and use crutches for three months.
a. Inasmuch as b. Consequently c. For that d. Because
10. Our village had______ money available for education that the schools had to close.
a. so little b. such little c. so much d. such much
11. Hundred of species of Hawaiian flowers have become extinct or rare _______ land development and
the grazing of wild goats.
a. now that b. due to c. because d. for
12. Tom Booth is one the best players in the country. We have won al of our games_____ he joined our
team.
a. when b. the first c. since d. due to
13. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, _______ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
a. yet b. so c. for d. and
14. ________ Jan arrives, we will have finished this group project.
a. By the time b. Until c. Now that d. Since
15. For the most part, young children spend their time playing, eating, and _______ a lot.
a. they sleep b. sleeping c. sleep d. they are sleeping
16. Joan worked in a vineyeard last summer ________ money for school expenses.
a. because to earn b. so she earns
c. for she earned d. so that she could earn
17. __________ unprepared for the exam, I felt sure I would get a low score.
a. Being b. Having c. Because d. Upon
18. Ever since_______ Ted the bad news, he's been avoiding me.
a. telling b. told c. I told d. having told
19. ________ my daughter reaches the age of sixteen, she will be able to drive.
a. Having b. Since c. one d. Because
20. Matt will enjoy skiing more the next time he goes to Mr. Baker _____ he was had skiing lessons.
a. so that b. before c. now that d. and
21. Some people are tall, whereas others are________
a. intelligent b. thin c. short d. large
22. A box is square, whereas_______
a. a rectangle has four sides b. my village has a town square in the centre
c. we use envelopes for letters d. a circle is round
23. While some parts of the world get an abundance of rain, others________
a. are warm and humid b. are cold and wet

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 c. get little or none d. get a lot
24. In some nations coffee in the favourite beverage, while_________
a. I like tea b. in has caffeine c. in others it is tea d. tea has caffeine too
25. Some people like cream and sugar in their coffee, while_______
a. others drink hot coffee b. others like it black
c. milk is good in coffee, too d. sugar can cause cavities
26. Jack is an interesting storyteller and conversationalist. His brother, on the other hand, ________
a. is a newspaper reporter
b. bores other people by talking about himself
c. has four children
d. knows a lot of stories, too
27. I can't ride my bicycle ______ there isn't any air in one of the tires.
a. despite b. because c. although d. but
28. I got to class on time_______ I had missed by bus.
a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite
29. Brian used to bean active person, but now he has to limit his activities_______ problem with his
health.
a. nevertheless b. because of c. although d. in spite of
30. It should be easy for Bod to find more time to spend with his children_______ he no longer has to work
in the evenings and on weekends.
a. even though b. now that c. due to d. but
31. Jake is a very good student of languages. His brother Michael, _________ has never been able to master
another language.

a. therefore b. even though c. whereas d. on the other hand

32. The ancient Aztecs of Mexico had no technology for making tools from metal ____, they had sharp
knives and spears made from a stone called obsidian.
a. Whereas b. Although c. Nevertheless d. Despite
33. Roberts missed the meeting without a good reason. She had been told that it was critical that she be
there. I couldn't want to be in her shoes at work tomorrow.
a. despite b. despite the fact that
c. even d. however
34. I usually enjoy attending amateur productions in small community theaters. The play we attended
last night, _______ was so bad that I wanted to leave after the first act.
a. therefore b. however c. whereas d. even though
35. Some snakes are poisonous, _______ other are harmless.
a. but b. so c. for d. despite
36. Most 15th century Europeans believed that the world was flat and that a ship could conceivably sail
off the end of the earth__________ many sailors of the time refused to venture forth with explorers into
unknown waters.
a. due to the fact that b. Nevertheless c. Therefore d. Whereas
37. ________ the secret of how to make silk remained inside Asia, Europeans were forced to pay incredibly
high sums of money for this mysterious material to be brought over land to Europe.
a. Although b. Only if c. Due to d. As long as

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38. Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals, ______ ancient Peruvians
mummfied their dead through natural processes by putting dead bodies in extremely dry desert
caves.
a. whereas b. because c. even though d. whether or not
39. Some people really enjoy swimming, ________ others are afraid of water.
a. while b. or c. despite d. in spite of
40. I was cold and wet________ Bob put on is swimming suit and went to the beach.
a. Therefore b. Despite c. Although d. Nevertheless
41. The sky was gray and cloudy________, we went to the beach.
a. Consequently b. Nevertheless c. Even though d. In spite of
42. I turned on the fan_______ the room was hot.
a. due to b. despite c. even though d. because
43. Sam and I will meet you at the restaurant tonight________ we can find a babysitter.
a. although b. unless c. otherwise d. only if
44. Carol showed up for the meeting______ I asked her not to be there.
a. even though b. despite c. provided that d. because
45. You must lend me the money for the trip________, I won't be able to go.
a. Consequently b. Nevertheless c. Otherwise d. Although
46. The road will remain safe_______ the flood washes out the bridge.
a. as long as b. unless c. providing that d. since
47. The roles of men and women were not the same ancient Greece. For example, men were both
participants and spectators in the ancient Olympics. Women ________, were forbidden to attend or
particpate.
a. nevertheless b. on the other hand c. therefore d. otherwise
48. The window were all left open_____, the room was a real mess after the windstorm.
a. Nevertheless b. However c. Consequently d. Otherwise
49. ______ I can't make the presentation myself, I've asked my assistant to be prepared to do it for me.
a. For b. In the event that c. Only if d. On the other hand
50. It looks like they're going to succeed_______ their present difficulties.
a. despite b. because of c. even though d. yet
51. ________ Marge is an honest person, I still wonder whether she's telling the truth about the incident.
a. In spite of b. Since c. Though d. In the event that
52. The professor told me that I was doing well, ______ my final grade was awful!
a. so b. therefore c. in spite of d. yet
53. ________ Beth has a new car, she no longer takes the computer train to work. She drives to work every
day.
a. Now that b. While c. Although d. Incase
54. You'd better give me your answer quickly, _______ I'll withdraw the invitation.
a. although b. nevertheless c. even though d. or else
55. I have to go the meeting _________ I want to or not.
a. provided that b. whether c. even if d. only if
56. What time do you expect Ted to be home? I must talk to him. I usually go to bed around ten, but tell
him to call me tonight_________ it's past midnight.
a. however b. in case c. even if d. as long as
57. _________ you're going to the fruit market, would you please pick up a few apples for me?

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 a. Even if b. Although c. So d. As long as
58. I guess I'm a soft touch. I just lent Jan some money for lunch________ she never paid me back my last
loan.
59. I think I did okay in my speech last night______ I'd had almost no sleep for 24 hours.
a. even b. even c. unless d. despite the fact that
60. I asked Angela to run the office while I'm gone__________ I know I can depend on her.
a. unless b. since c. although d. therefore.
61. ________ the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer.
a. Due to b. Even if c. Provide that d. Unless
62. To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources, ________ coal, oil, water,
and steam.
a. in addition to b. as c. and they use d. such as
63. _________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.
a. Because of b. In spite of c. In case of d. In addition to
64. It is still a good idea to know how to type, ________ the many technological advances in typewriters
and word processors, a skilled operator remains indispensable.
a. Because of b. In spite of c. In case of d. In addition to
65. Even though a duck may live on water, it stays dry__________ the oil on its feathers. The oil prevents
the water from soaking through the feathers and reaching its skin.
a. due to b. besides c. in spite of d. in event of
66. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in his job______
he improves his language skills.
a. otherwise b. if c. only if d. unless
67. _______ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
a. Unless b. Even though c. Even d. Only if
68. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen_______, it will stop burning
a. Consequently b. Furthermore c. Otherwise d. However
69. I studied Spanish for your years in high school _____, I had trouble taking with people when I was
traveling in Spain.
a. Therefore b. On the other hand c. Moreover d. Nevertheless
70. I'm sorry you've decided not to go with us on the river trip, but _______ you change your mind, there
will still be enough room on the boat for you.
a. even b. nevertheless c. in the even that d. provided that
71. I like to keep the windows open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, _______ prefers a warm
bedroom with all windows tightly shut.
a. nevertheless b. consequently c. on the other hand d. moreover
72. Some fish can survive only in salt water, ______ other species can live only in fresh water.
a. whereas b. unless c. if d. since
73. ______ Jason became famous, he has ignored his old friends. He shouldn't do that.
a. if b. Ever since c. Even though d. Due to
74. We're going to lose this game________ the team doesn't start playing better soon.
a. if b. unless c. although d. whereas
75. My two children are cooking dinner for the family for the first time tonight ________ the food is
terrible, I'm going to enjoy this meal very much. It will be fun to have them cook for me a change.
a. Only if b. if c. Even if d. Provided that

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76. Jack insisted that he didn't need any help, _______ I helped him anyway.
a. and b. so c. besides d. but
77. Florida is famous for its tourist attractions. Its coastline offers excellent white sand beaches_________
it has warm, sunny weather.
a. Otherwise b. Furthermore c. Nevertheless d. On the other hand
78. The flowers will soon start to bloom_______ winter is gone and the weather is beginning to get
warmer.
a. event if b. agree I c. I agree d. I will agree
79. Only if you promise to study hard_________ to tutor you.
a. will I agree b. agree I c. I agree d. I will agree
80. Camels have either one hump or two humps, the Arabian camel has one hump.
a. nevertheless b. however c. furthermore d. otherwise
Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means
the same as the sentence printed above it.
1. The boys stood on the desks . They wanted to get a better view. (so as to)
 The ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. We learn English. We want to have better communication with other people. (so that)
 We learn ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. We lower the volume . We don't want to bother our neighbours. (in order that)
 We lower ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. He opened the lion’s cage. He intended to feed the lion. (to)
 He opened ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Mary often goes home as soon as the class is over. She doesn't want her mother to wait for her. (so
that)
 Mary often …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
6. Tom gets up early. He doesn't want to be late for school. (in order not to)
 Tom gets ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
7. You should walk slowly. Your sister can follow you. (so that)
 You should walk …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. They did their job well. They hoped the boss would increase their salary. (in order that)
 They did their job …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. We turned on the lights. We didn’t want to waste electricity (so as not to)
 We turned on ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..
11. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………
12. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
13. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.
 No matter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. His father asked him to stay at home because he was sick.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………
15. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
 However ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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16. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
 Much as ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
17. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
 Friendly as …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
18. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
 It doesn’t matter ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
19. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
Whatever ………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………...…………………….
20. Although she was ill, she went to school.
In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..
21. He didn’t come because he was sick.
 He ………………………………….because of …………………………………………………………………………………………...
22. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
 Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….
23. The train was late because the fog was thick.
 Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………..
24. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully
 Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………..
25. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………
26. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………
27. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………
28. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………
29. I like him because his father is kind to me.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………
30. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.
 In spite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………….
ĐÁP ÁN
1. The boy stood on the desks so as to get a better view.
2. We learn English so that we will /can have a better communication with other people.
3. We lower the volume in order that we won’t bother our neighbours.
4. He opened the lion’s cage to feed the lion.
5. Mary often goes home as soon as the class is over so that her mother won’t have to wait for
her.
6. Tom gets up early in order not to be late for school.
7. You should walk slowly so that your sister can follow you.
8. They did their job well in order that the boss would increase their salary.
9. We turned on the lights so as not to waste electricity.
10. In spite of the cold weather, she wasn’t wearing the coat.
11. Because of being rich, Hoas could buy that house.
12. In spite of not speaking the language, ……………………

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13. No matter how disappointed he was, …………………..
14. Because of being sick, he was asked to stay at home by his father.
15. However good his English was, he wasn’t chosen.
16. Much as I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
17. Friendly as he seems,……………………….
18. It doesn’t matter who you are, come and sit down.
19. Whatever job you do, …………………………….
20. In spite of her illness, she went to school.
21. He didn’t come because of his sickness
22. Despite her hunger, She didn’t eat much
23. Because of the thick fog, The train was late
24. Despite being tired, she did all her homework carefully.
25. Because of feeling tired, Mary went to bed early.
26. Because of having a bad cold, she didn't go to the circus with Betty.
27. Because of working hard, John succeeded in his exam.
28. Because of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.
29. Because of his father's kindness, I like him.
30. In spite of the difficulty of English grammar, we like to study it.

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