- He didn't pass the exam because he was lazy.
He didn't pass the exam because he was lazy
not/ pass / did / Minh / lazy/ was / so/ he/exam/ the.
1) Although she was ill, she went to school.
ð In spite of
2) He didn’t come because he was sick.
ðHe didn’t come because of
3) She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
ð Despite
4) The train was late because the fog was thick.
ð Because of
5) I accepted the job although the salary was low.
ð In spite of
6) The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
ðBecause of
7) She stay at home because her mother was sick.
ðBecause of
1. He likes playing football and so do I. => Both
2. She didn’t say a word and she didn’t smile. => She neither
3. The English team didn’t play well and the Scottish team didn’t play well, either. => Neither
4. He not only read the book but also remembered what he had read. => Not only
5. She can’t write fast. She can’t type.=> She can’t either
6. Dick doesn’t need a bike. He doesn’t like to go on foot.=> Dick doesn’t either
7. They won’t come here tomorrow. They won’t stay at home.=> They won’t either
8. I didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. He didn’t have to go to school last Sunday.=> Neither
9. Mary hasn’t studied Spanish. Her friend hasn’t studied Spanish.=> Neither
10. They didn’t like music. They didn’t like sports.=> They like
11. He isn’t a doctor. I’m not a doctor.=> Neither
12. I can’t speak English. Nor can my sister.=> Neither
Mike studied very hard. …………………, he didn’t pass the exam.
A However
B In spite of
C Despite
D Although
Rewrite the sentences so that they stay the same in meaning.
Question 1. David didn’t wear his warm clothes, so he got a bad cold.
A. he got a bad cold. Because David didn’t wear his warm clothes.
B. Because David didn’t wear his warm clothes, he got a bad cold.
C. Because David didn’t wear his warm clothes. he got a bad cold.
D. Because David didn’t wear his warm clothes got he a bad cold.
Question 2. I didn’t go to school because I was sick.
A. I was sick. so I didn’t go to school.
B. So I didn’t go to school, I was sick,
C. I was sick, so I didn’t go to school.
D. I was sick, I didn’t go to school.
Question 3. They don’t clean up the streets today.
A. The streets aren’t cleaned up today.
B. The streets are cleaned up today.
C. The street aren’t clean up today.
D. The streets isn’t cleaned up today.
Question 4. We donate books and clothes every year.
A. donated every year. Books and clothes are.
B. Books and clothes are donated every year.
C. Books are clothes and donated every year.
D. Books and clothes are donate every year.
Question 5. Ms Linh teaches our English lessons.
A. Our English lessons is taught by Ms Linh
B. Our English lessons are taught Ms Linh
C.Our English lessons are taught by Ms Linh
D. Us English lessons are taught by Ms Linh
Question 6. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
A. John last had his hair cut since It is over six moth.
B. It is over six moth John last had his hair cut since.
C. John last had his hair cut, since It is over six moth.
D. It is over six moth since John last had his hair cut.
Question 7. This is the first time I’ve ever painted a portrait.
A. Has never painted a portrait before.
B. Have never painted a portrait before.
C. Have not never painted a portrait before.
D. Never have painted a portrait before
Question 8. It will be good if you eat less meat and more vegetables.
A. You should eat less meat and less vegetables.
B. more vegetables and You should eat less meat.
C.You should eat less meat and more vegetables.
D.Vegetables and meat You should eat.
Question 9. He likes playing computer games in his free time.
A. Computer game in his free time. His hobby is playing.
B. His hobby isn’t playing computer game in his free time.
C. His hobby is play computer game in his free time.
D. His hobby is playing computer game in his free time.
Question 10. I am interested in watching TV in the evening.
A.I enjoy watching TV in the evening.
B. TV in the evening. I enjoy watching.
C. I enjoy watch TV in the evening.
D. I enjoy watched TV in the evening.
Question 11.I think that learning English is important.
A. important to learn English. I find it’s
B.I find it’s important to learn English.
C. I think that learning English is important.
D. I think learn English is important.
Question 12. Her book is not the same as mine.
A. Her book is not the same as mine.
B. Her book is the same mine.
C. Her book is different from mine.
D. Her book is not the as same as mine.
XII. Identify the mistake in each sentence below: (0.5 pt)
1. Ben didn’t win the race although he ran too slowly.
A B C D
2. Because the weather was very cold, so they didn’t go camping.
A B C D
3. Ben wants to go overseas and he does not have enough money.
A B C D
4. There was so many people standing at the bus stop.
A B C D
5. Did your uncle took you to watch the football match last week?
A B C D
1. I asked Carol not to be there. She still showed up. (BUT)
2. He couldn’t sleep although he was tired. (BUT)
3. Mai’s mother was sick. She stayed at home. (SO)
4. Because the weather was cold, we didn’t go fishing. (SO)
5. They lost the match although they were a better team. (DESPITE)
6. He decided to get a job although the salary was low. (IN SPITE OF)
7. Because of the cheap price, we don’t buy this item. (BECAUSE)
8. Despite eating healthily, she still put on weight. (EVEN THOUGH)
9. The sky was gray and gloomy; however, we went to the beach. (DESPITE)
10. Jackson was going to study all night; therefore, he declined our invitation to dinner. (BECAUSE)
11. Because of failing the exam, he had to do the job he didn’t like. (THEREFORE)
12. It is very late now, she is still at the office. (ALTHOUGH)
13. The board awarded the prize to the reporter. (WAS)
14. Mary is cutting the cake with a sharp knife. (CUT)
15. The chief engineer was instructing the workers the plan. (INSTRUCTED)
16. The students has discussed the environmental problems recently. (BEEN)
17. He is obliged to clean the house before hanging out with friend. (HAS)
18. You aren’t allowed to wear casual clothes to school. (MUSTN’T)
19. It is necessary for us to study hard for good grades. (HAVE)
20. The students are permitted to cheat in the exams. (MUSTN’T)
The students musnt permitted to cheat in the exams.
IV. Choose the best answer: (2.0p
2. Nobody arrived at the meeting late, ………………?
A. didn’t she B. did he C. didn’t they D. did they
3. …………….you do better than this, you won’t pass the exam.
A. when B. although C. if D. Unless
4. Did you like the novel that I gave you last week?”
- “…………….the novels that I’ve read, I enjoyed this one the most”
A. All of B. Of all C. For all D. From all
5. The old lady is …………….deaf to hear what you say.
A. so B. enough C. not D. too
6. We started to walk to the village. The……………........to the village was tiring but very interesting.
A. voyage B. travel C. going D. journey
I. Rewrite the following sentences using “IF”.
1. He didn’t prepare for the interview, so he didn’t get the job. If……………………………………………
2. Send the letter now and your father will get it tomorrow. If……………………………………………
3. I can’t take much exercise I don’t have enough free time. If……………………………………………
4. We came how from our holiday early because we ran out of money. If……………………………………………
5. Stop talking or you won’t understand the lesson. If……………………………………………
6. It was very cold yesterday so we couldn’t go swimming. If……………………………………………
7. Keep silent or you will wake the baby up. If……………………………………………
8. I took the job because I didn’t know how difficult it was. If……………………………………………
9. There isn’t any truth in her allegations, so I won’t resign. If……………………………………………
10. People don’t realise how important it is to conserve energy, so they do nothing about it. If………………………
