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CONNECTIVES / CONNECTORS (Từ nối)

Những từ nối : AND, OR, BUT, SO còn được gọi là tập hợp liên từ (coordinating
conjunctions): được dùng nối hai từ, hai cụm từ hay hai mệnh đề cùng loại, chức
năng hay cấu trúc .
1. AND : dùng thêm thông tin bổ sung (additional ideas),
e.g.: This appliance is modern and economical. (adj. + adj).
His father is a doctor and he works in a hospital. (clause + clause)
2. OR : diễn tả sự chọn lựa.
e.g.: Do you study Maths or Chemistry? (Bạn học toán hay lý)
Does he live in the city centre or in the suburbs?
(Anh ấy sống ở trung tâm thành phố hay ở ngoại ô?)
* OR ELSE ( nếu không) : diễn tả điều kiện,
e.g.: You hurry or (else) you'll be late for the bus?
(Bạn nhanh lên nếu không bạn sẽ trễ xe buýt.)
3. BUT : nối hai ý tương phản nhau,
e.g.: He’s fat but his brother isn't.
(Anh ấy mập nhưng anh của anh ấy thì không.)
That man is famous but humble.
(Người đàn ông đó nổi tiếng nhưng khiêm tốn.)
4. SO (vì thế, do đó) : diễn tả hậu quả.
e.g.: He’s busy, so he can’t help you.
(Anh ấy bận, nên không giúp anh được.)
The test was easy, so most of the pupils could do it.
(Bài thi dễ, do đó đa số học sinh làm được.)
5. THEREFORE - HOWEVER : trạng từ (adverbs).
THEREFORE (do đó, vì thế) : đồng nghĩa với so, chỉ hậu quả
e.g.: He’s busy ; therefore he can’t help you.
(Anh ấy bận; nên anh ấy không thể giúp bạn được.)
He's at a meeting now; therefore he can’t answer your phone.
He’s busy. Therefore he can’t help you.
He’s busy. He, therefore, can’t help you.
Chú ỷ: THEREFORE có thể theo sau dấu phẩy (,) (a comma), dấu chấm phẩy (;)
(a semi-colon) hoặc dấu chấm câu (a period) hoặc sau chủ từ.

HOWEVER (tuy nhiên): diễn tả sự tương phản, đồng nghĩa với BUT nhưng luôn
luôn nối liền hai mệnh đề.
e.g.: He’s over seventy; however, he's still active.
(Ông ấy trên 70, tuy nhiên ông còn linh hoạt.)
It’s raining hard; the game is , however, going on.
(Trời đang mưa to; tuy nhiên trận đấu vẫn tiếp tục)
Bài tập về liên từ
Exercises II. Choose the best answer
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________ it rained heavily.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
14. He has bought this car_________ it is not his favourite one .
A. although B. since C. but D. because
15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. so C. and D. but
16. She went to bed early ___________ she felt tired.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. although C. and D. but
18. _______ he worked hard, he was so tired now.
A. Because B. But C. although D. and
19. He can’t reach the shelf ______he is not tall enough .
A. so B. because C. but D. and
20. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
21. _____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. Because B. whether C. Although D. so
22. It’s raining hard, _____ we can’t go to the beach.
A. or B. but C. so D. though
23. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
24. Tom has a computer, _____ he doesn’t use it.
A. or B. as C. because D. but
25. He can’t drinks beer … wine.
A. or B. as C. because D. but
26 . Mai worked hard , ______ she passed her exam .
a. so b. although c. because d. though
27. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework .
a. Because b. whether c. Although c. so
28. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach .
a. or b. but c. so d. though
29. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick .
a. so b. because c. although d. but
30. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it .
a. or b. as because d. but
31. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.
a. because b. although c. even though d. and
32. The film was boring ____ we went home .
a. so b. when c. but c. if
33. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive .
a. but b. if c. so d. although
34. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more .
a. still b. therefore c. but d. as
35. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key .
a. while b. but c. though d. because
36. ____ it rained , the boys played football .
a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of
37. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor .
a. so b. however c. but d. or
38. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t .
a. but b. as c. so because
39. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy .
a. while b. though c.because d. but
40. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
a. and b. or c. if d. since
41. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently .
a. also b. but also c. and d. so
42. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time .
a. Though b. Although b. Even though d. In spite of
43. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often .
a. So b. As c. Though d. Even
44. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep .
a. If b. Although c. While D. However
45. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do .
a. because b. though c. so d. but
46. It’s cheap _____ I don’t like it .
a. and b. because c. so d. however
47. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian.
a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though
48. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing .
a. although b. so c. but d. and
49. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition .
a. Although b. Because c. As d. If
50. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut .
a. Because b. Just as c. Although d. When

Exercises II. Complete these following sentences.

1.Is she 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 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. We couldn't find a taxi, ............we walked home
11. ............it was very cold, she wasn't wearing a coat.
12. I woke up .............. there was a noise.
13. I called him ......... his mobile was turned off.
14..............she's very nice, she doesn't have many friends.
15.There was nothing on TV, ............I went to bed.
16. All the cafés were full ........... it was a public holiday.
17. She studied quite hard .............. she failed the exam.
18. She was crying .... .........her team lost the match
19. They wanted to win ............... it was impossible
20. I don’t watch news.......... it is boring.
21. She is seeing a movie at cinema. ..........she feels so bored
22. The programme is interesting. .............we all enjoyed it
23. I have a lot of homework tonight. ......... I will help them
24. The movie was very boring ...................... we went out to go shopping
26. I often make omelettes …....... they are quick and easy
27.. Shall we go to the cinema .......... watch that film you were talking about??
28.. My neighbours are friendly …....... .... they are sometimes noisy
29.. We know he has great dreams ............. he laughs in his sleep.
30. I'd love to stay ............... I have to catch my bus.
31. . His chocolate was too hot .............he put some cold milk in it.
32. ............... we had an umbrella, we got extremely wet.
33. I only passed my exam ................... you helped me.
34.. They were hungry ................ they made some sandwiches.
35.. We can go to the pool ......... we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer.
36. She didn't want him to see her ................. she hid behind a plant.
37. He's in the town centre .............. he wants to look for shoes.
38. Im definitely coming tonight................. I could be a bit late.
39. I don't eat cheese.......... I don't like fatty food
40. I like him. .............he's annoying.
41. We're having salad for lunch.......... We're not very hungry.
42. She doesn't use much suncream............. She gets sunburned.
43. This year, he's been to China. ...........He has also been to Brazil.
44. Would you like to go to Paris ...........go to Budapest?
45. He's very tired today. ..............he went to bed very late last night.
46...............It looks very near, It's quite a long way away.
47.We are different …………… we are twins .
48. You cannot be a lawyer …………you have a law degree.
49.She has not called …………… she left last week.
50. I saw him leaving an hour ……………. two ago.
51. This is an expensive ………… very useful book.
52. We were getting tired …………… we stopped for a rest.
53. He was angry …………. he heard when happened.
54. Walk quickly …………. you will be late.
55. He had to retire …………… he was too old.
56. We can’t go swimming today …………… it’s raining.
57. I heard a noise ………… I turned the light on.
58. Would you like a coffee …………… tea?
Exercise 3 : Combine these 2 sentences into one using connector.
1. Nam will pass the exam. He studies hard.
2. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had puncture.
3. Her mother was very sick. She couldn’t come to class.
4. Tom was very lazy. He passed the final examination as well.
5. Daisy is very nice. All her friends love her very much.
6. Daisy is a very intelligent girl. She always gets the scholarships.
7. We will take the trip. It is stormy.
8. I had forgot locking the door. I drove to the office this morning.
9. We study hard. We want to pass the final examination.
10. She earned her living by selling newspapers. She got a B.A degree.
11. She is in London. Her parents live in Viet Nam
12. He wasn’t rich. He could helped others.
13. Mrs Thoa is generous to the poor. She is not rich
14. I have been learning English . It is very useful
15. She could not come to see me. She didn’t have my address
16. He wanted to buy a new laptop .His computer is out of date
17. The traffic was terrible. We went to work on time
18. He got wet. He forgot his raincoat
19. It is raining. We can’t go to the beach
20. Ha Noi is polluted . Ho Chi Minh city is more polluted
21. Tom failed the exam . He was so lazy
22. My brother doesn’t like English. He has to learn it every day for his work
23. He could not come to the meeting. He was on bussiness
24. The computer was expensive. We bought it
25. English is difficult . Maths is easy
26. She lives in Viet Nam . she can speak Chinese fluently
27. He must stay in bed. He was ill
28. His illness was serious. He still went to school
29. She speaks slowly. I can’t understand
30. Many people still believe him. He sometimes tells lies
31. We know him. We know his friends.
32. The coat was soft. The coat was warm.
33. It is stupid to do that. It is quite unnecessary.
34. I wanted to go. He wanted to stay.
35. Your arguments are strong. They don’t convince me.
36. You can go there by bus. You can go there by train.
37. I was feeling tired. I went to bed when I got home