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LÝ THUYẾT

Liên từ kết hợp Ví dụ

- FOR: Giải thích lý do hoặc mục đích (dùng giống  I do morning exercise every day, for I want to
because) keep fit.
Tôi tập thể dục buổi sáng mỗi ngày, vì tôi muốn
+ Lưu ý: Khi hoạt động như một liên từ, for chỉ đứng ở
giữ dáng
giữa câu, sau for phải sử dụng một mệnh đề và trước
for phải có dấu phẩy (,)

 I do morning exercise every day to keep

fit and relax.
- AND: Thêm / bổ sung một thứ vào một thứ khác
Tôi tập thể dục buổi sáng mỗi ngày để giữ dáng
và thư giãn

 I don’t like listening to music nor playing sports.

- NOR: Dùng để bổ sung một ý phủ định vào ý phủ định I’m just keen on reading.
đã được nêu trước đó. Tôi không thích nghe nhạc và chơi thể thao. Tôi
chỉ yêu thích việc đọc sách.

 He works quickly but accurately.

- BUT: Dùng để diễn tả sự đối lập, ngược nghĩa
Anh ấy làm việc nhanh nhưng chính xác.

 You can play games or watch TV.

- OR: Dùng để trình bày thêm một lựa chọn khác.
Bạn có thể chơi trò chơi hoặc xem TV.

 I took a book with me on my holiday, yet I didn’t

- YET: Dùng để giới thiệu một ý ngược lại so với ý read a single page.
trước đó (tương tự but) Tôi cầm theo một cuốn sách vào kỳ nghỉ của tôi,
nhưng tôi đã không đọc một trang duy nhất.

 I’ve started dating one soccer player, so now I

- SO: Dùng để nói về một kết quả hoặc một ảnh hưởng can watch the game each week.
của hành động/sự việc được nhắc đến trước đó. Tôi đã bắt đầu hẹn hò với một cầu thủ bóng đá,
vì vậy tôi có thể xem các trận đấu mỗi tuần.
- Nguyên tắc dùng dấu phẩy (,) với liên từ kết hợp:

+ Nếu liên từ kết hợp được dùng để liên kết 2 mệnh đề độc lập (mệnh đề có thể đứng riêng như một
câu) thì giữa hai mệnh đề phải sử dụng dấu phẩy (,).

 Eg: I took a book with me on my holiday, yet I didn’t read a single page. (I took a book with
me on my holiday và I didn’t read a single page là mệnh đề độc lập nên phải có dấu phẩy)

+ Nếu liên từ được dùng để kết nối 2 cụm từ (câu không hoàn chỉnh) hoặc từ (ví dụ trong danh sách
liệt kê) thì không cần dùng dấu phẩy (,).

 Eg: I do morning exercise every day to keep fit and relax. (keep fit và relax không phải mệnh
đề độc lập nên không phải có dấu phẩy)

+ Khi liệt kê từ 3 đơn vị trở lên, ta dùng dấu phẩy ở giữa các đơn vị trước; với đơn vị cuối cùng ta có
thể dùng hoặc không dùng dấu phẩy.

 Eg: Many fruits are good for your eyes, such as carrots, oranges, tomatoes (,) and mango.
Nhiều loại trái cây rất tốt cho đôi mắt của bạn, chẳng hạn như cà rốt, cam, cà chua (,) và xoài

I. Choose the correct answer.

1. - A: Would you like to drink a cup of tea ________ coffee? - B: Tea, please.

A. and

B. or

C. although

D. but

2. My sister plays volleyball well ________ I do not.

A. and

B. but

C. or

D. although

3. Most people like watching comedy ________ it's very interesting.

A. because

B. so

C. although

D. but
4. _________ Minh likes sport programmes, he watches this animal programme with his family.

A. Because

B. Although

C. and

D. but

5. The film is very interesting. It's both moving ________ funny.

A. and

B. or

C. although

D. but

6. I have to go out ________ I meet my pen pal today.

A. but

B. so

C. because

D. or

7. We decide to stay at home ________ it's raining heavily.

A. though

B. so

C. because

D. but

8. ________ she knows that watching too much TV is a bad habit, she still watches TV usually.

A. Because

B. Although

C. or

D. but

II. Fill in each blank with one of the conjunctions "and/ or/ but/ so/ because/ although" to complete
the sentences.

1. Is her child a boy ……………a girl?

2. I forgot to bring the map, ……………….I got lost.

 3. He failed the examination …………………..he didn't study hard.

4. Lien won the match ………………………. she was injured.

5. My new classmate is quite friendly …………………… sociable.

6. I don't like watching films on TV …………………….. I like watching them at the cinema.

7. She likes watching cartoons ………………………….they are colorful and funny.

8. He helps his friends a lot …………………. he is very busy.

9. Lan sings very well …………………..she cannot sing in front of many people.

10. The movie was very boring ……………….. we went out to go shopping.

III. Nối mệnh đề ở cột A với mệnh đề ở cột B sao cho câu có ý nghĩa, sau đó viết lại câu.

Cột A Cột B

1. We wanted to go to the show a. because they are quick and easy.

2. I often make omelettes b. although they are not very healthy.

3. Shall we go to the cinema c. and watch that film you were talking about?

4. Burgers are very tasty d. but there weren’t any seats left.

5. My neighbours are friendly e. or at the football match?

6. Do you know if he’s at home f. because he laughs in his sleep.

7. Pick me up early, please, g. but they are noisy.

8. We know he has great dreams h. so we don’t get there late.

IV. Khoanh tròn vào liên từ thích hợp trong mỗi câu sau.

1. I’d love to stay (so /and / but) I have to catch my bus.

2. His hot chocolate was too hot (so / and / but) he put some cold milk in it.

3. (Or/ Although/ Because) we had an umbrella, we got extremely wet.

4. I only passed my exam (because / but / although) you helped me.

5. They were hungry (but / because / so) they made some sandwiches.
6. We can go to the pool (and / but / or) we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer.

7. She didn’t want him to see her (and / so / although) she hid behind a plant.

8. He’s in the town centre (so / because / but) he wants to look for shoes.

9. I’m definitely coming tonight, (or / because / although) I could be a bit late.

10. We can go to the shop before we go to Clare’s house (and / or / so) go to Clare’s house first to see if
she needs anything. What do you think?

V. Rewrite the sentence using the given words.

1. He was lazy, so he got a bad mark. ( “because”)

…………………………………………………………

2. It rained hard yesterday. I went to school on time. (“although”)

…………………………………………………………

3. Lan is more beautiful than all girls in her class. (most )

…………………………………………………………

4. Daisy has to do her homework. She is very tired . ( “Although”)

……………………………………………………………

5. I am interested in the history of television, so I’ve read a lot of books about it.

Because…………………………………………………

6. Hien is a careful driver.

Hien drives.........................................................................

7. Nga likes badminton most.

Nga’s favorite................................................................................

8. No planet in the Solar System is as big as Jupiter.

Jupiter is……………………………………………………………………

9. The children look so healthy.

What …………………………………………………………………………

10. We tried our best to play well. We didn’t win the match.

…………………...although…………..…………………………….…

VI. Make the sentences using a conjunction: but; and; or; so.

1. We know him. We know his friends.

...........................................................................................................................

2. The coat was soft. The coat was warm.

...........................................................................................................................

3. It is stupid to do that. It is quite unnecessary.

...........................................................................................................................

4. I wanted to go. He wanted to stay.

...........................................................................................................................

5. Your arguments are strong. They don’t convince me.

...........................................................................................................................

6. You can go there by bus. You can go there by train.

...........................................................................................................................

7. I was feeling tired. I went to bed when I got home.

..........................................................................................................................

 B. BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

Use the conjunction provided to connect the sentences.

( Sự dụng từ nối đã cho để nối hai câu)

1.Ocean Life is on at 7.30. Laughing out Loud will follow, at 8.00. (and)

→ _____________________________________

2.I have watched The Seven Kitties many times. I like the film so much. (because)

→ _____________________________________

3.BBC One is a British channel. VTV6 is a Vietnamese channel. (but)

→ _____________________________________

4.Along the Coast is a famous TV series. I have never watched it. (although)

→ _____________________________________

5.I have a lot of homework tonight. I can’t watch Eight Feet Below. (so)

→ _____________________________________

C. BÀI TẬP RÈN LUYỆN

EX 1: Rewrite sentences with “but, and, so, because, although”.

1. I don’t watch news. It is boring. (because)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. She is seeing a movie at cinema. The film is terrifying. (but)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. The programme is boring. The MC is bored. (and)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I have a lot of homework tonight. I can’t watch Eight Feet Below. (so)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. BBC The Coast is a famous TV series. I have never watched it. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Ex 2: Complete the sentences with and, so, but or because.

1. I didn't feel_____________ well I stayed at home.

2. He liked her____________ she was happy.

3. I liked Spain_____________ I wanted to go home.

4. She likes swimming_____________ jogging.

5. We were late____________ there was an accident.

Ex 3: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

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. because of

C. though

D. despite
12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.
A. because of

B. because

C. in spite of

D. though
13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.
A. because of

B. because

C. in spite of

D. 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. 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. although

C. and

D. but
18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
A. Because of

B. But for

C. In spite of

D. Without
19. I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.
A. whatever

B. nevertheless

C. besides

D. however
20. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so

B. although

C. because

D. though

Ex 4- Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. _____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. Because

B. whether

C. Although

D. so
2. It’s raining hard, _____ we can’t go to the beach.
A. or

B. but

C. so

D. though
3. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick.
A. so

B. because
C. although

D. but
4. Tom has a computer, _____ he doesn’t use it.
A. or

B. as

C. because

D. but