my telephone was out of order, ......i had to use the telephone box
a. Because
B. However
C. But
D. So
my telephone was out of order, ......i had to use the telephone box
a. Because
B. However
C. But
D. So
It happened(23)___________ a Sunday morning just before the Chinese New Year. I(24) ________ to decorate our living room with paper lanterns and other colorful decorations. To put these decorations , I had to(25) _________ a ladder. However, I went to the storeroom (26) ________ brought out the old wooden one that we had. I climbed up to the top rung of the ladder, with a lantern in one ( 27) _________, a pair of scissors in the otherand a reel of thread between my teeth. Just as I was reaching out to tie the lantern to a nail high on the wall, the step of the ladder(28) __________ me gave way. Taken completely by surprise, I fell to the floor with a heavy thump. I felt a sharp pain on my back as well as on my ankle
23/ A. in B. on C. from D. for
24/ A. decided B. wanted C. needed D. must
25/ A. use B. get C. take D. need
26/ A. but B. and C. so D. though
27/ A. hand B.bag C. box D. can
28/ A. for B. with C. under D. to
I. Use a Relative pronoun preceded by a preposition to combine each pair of sentences below:
1. She was dancing with a student. He had a slight limp.
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2. The bed has no mattress. I sleep on this bed.
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3. There wasn’t any directory in the telephone box. I was phoning from this box.
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4. The examination lasted two days. I was successful in this examination.
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5. The firm is sending me to York. I work for this firm.
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Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer. 1. I almost missed my flight A. although there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. C. despite D. because of they were too tired C. but D. if B. since 2. They decided not to go out for a meal A. so 3. She isn't tall B. because to play basketball. B. enough D. such other people think nice things about me. B. so as not to I need some money B. although his hard work, he could not finish the job. B. In spite of C. Because C so that D. as soon as 4. I want to be well-groomed A, in order to 5. I'm going to the bank A. because of D. despite 6 A. Despite of she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. A. In order tlust BL. Although C. Because of 8. All people should join hand in protecting the environment better health. A. in order that B. when her poverty, she feels happy B. Because D. Because of 7. D). Since we can gain C because D. even though 9 A. Although 10. Tony went to work A. although D. In spite of he didn't feel very well. C despite B. because Exercise 5: Because/Because of/Although/Despite
We couldn’t go camping ______ it rained heavily.
A. unless B. but C. so D. because
My teeth hurt, ______ I made an appointment to see the dentist.
A. but B. because C. so D. or
I like reading books _______ this is a good way to get information.
A. in order to B. so that C. because D. because of
My car would not start, _______Jenny’s started immediately.
A. whereas B. though C. however D. nevertheless
____ his serious disease, he tried to finish writing his novel.
A. Although B. Despite C. In spite D. However
Last night, the train was delayed ____ the flood.
A. because B. since C. even though D. because of
Sales were poor last month; ____, there has been an increase this month.
A. otherwise B. moreover C. because D. however
He’ll never pass his driving test ___ he takes some lessons.
A. unless B. if only C. provided D. if
We have to start early ____ we’ll be late for school
A. or else B. so that C. although D. that
Andrew came to the party _____ he hadn't been invited.
A. although B. despite C. in case D. even
_____ he was good at physics in lower grades, he was terrible at it in grade 12.
A. When B. While C. Except that D. Despite
_______ the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time.
A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for
He hurried _______ he wouldn't be late for class.
A. since B. as if C. unless D. so that
We missed the bus ______ we got up late.
A. because of B. because C. although D. even if
The building has a smoke detector ______ any fires can be detected immediately.
A. if B. such as C. as if D. so that
Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ______ allow adequate ventilation.
A. so as to B. in view of C. so that D. with a view to
I hadn’t realized she was English ______ she spoke.
A. until B. in case C. only after D. when
She will be ill ______.
A. in case she takes a few days’ rest B. provided she takes a few days’ rest
C. if she takes a few days’ rest D. unless she takes a few days’ rest
The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination ______ he could identify the causes of her illness.
A. so as B. so that C. unless D. after
The price of fruit has increased recently, ______ the price of vegetables has gone down.
A. whether B. whereas C. otherwise D. when
“Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?” – “Yes. ______we decide to stay longer.”
A. So that B. Though C. Because D. In case
There was nothing they could do______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
A. but B. instead of C. than D. unless
He managed to keep his job ______ the manager had threatened to sack him.
A. although B. despite C. unless D. therefore
We didn’t go to the zoo yesterday ______ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. in spite of C. so D. because
There were some rainy days, but it was a nice holiday ______.
A. by no means B. by all means C. in particular D. in general
All of us won't go camping ______ the weather stays fine.
A. however B. but C. unless D. so
He climbed the tree ______ before the wind blew them off.
A. in order that to pick the apples B. so as to pick the apples
C. so that to pick the apples D. in order for the apples to pick
We have bought extra food ______ our guests stay to dinner.
A. when B. in case C. if D. so that
“You can go to the party tonight______ you are sober when you come home.”
A. as soon as B. as long as C. as well as D. as far as
Bill managed to get to the train station himself ______ his leg was broken.
A. because B. because of C. in spite of D. although
He has been to the school library many times ______.
A. if the semester has started B. while the semester is starting
C. since the semester started D. after the semester starts
Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps ______ children think medicine is candy and poison themselves.
A. even though B. if so C. so that D. in case
Before I left for my summer camp, my mother told me to take warm clothes with me ______ it was cold.
A. so that B. despite C. whereas D. in case
“Never be late for an interview, ______ you can’t get the job.”
A. otherwise B. if not C. or so D. unless
She built a high wall round her garden ______.
A. in order that her fruit not be stolen B. to enable people not taking her fruit
C. so that her fruit would be stolen D. to prevent her fruit from being stolen
The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, ______.
A. so B. however C. even though D. yet
______ he was tired, he still watched the final match on TV.
A. However B. Though C. Because D. Despite
Switch off all the lights ______.
A. by the time you enter the room B. until you enter the room
C. after you will leave the room D. before you leave the room
He is a very intelligent boy; ______, he sometimes gets bad marks.
A. otherwise B. thus C. so D. however
You should look up the meaning of new words in the dictionary ______ misuse them.
A. so that not to B. so not to C. so that not D. so as not to
______ smoking is a causative factor of many diseases, there is no ban on tobacco advertising.
A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. In spite of
Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – Linda: “Me ______.”
A. so B. too C. neither D. either
______ my business trip to Hanoi last month, I was able to attend his wedding.
A. Because B. According to C. Thanks to D. But for
It was not until he took up fishing ______ he began to know more about fish species.
A. what B. while C. which D. that
The museum director was ______ when talking to the visitors.
A. neither professional or friendly B. both professional or friendly
C. either friendly nor professional D. both friendly and professional
The student took that course ______ he could improve his English.
A. though B. in order to C. unless D. so that
There was no news about the lost boy, ______ we went on hoping.
A. but B. consequently C. furthermore D. moreover
Not only you ______ I am mistaken on this point.
A. but as well B. but also C. but D. and
The student took that course ______ he could improve his English.
A. though B. in order to C. unless D. so that
You can use my car ______ you drive carefully.
A. though B. as though C. as long as D. lest
We decided to take a late flight ______ we could spend more time with our family.
A. so as to B. in order C. so that D. in order to
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Exercise 2: 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
Bài tập cụm từ và mệnh đề chỉ mục đích
1. He left home early _________ he could arrive at the station on time.
A. because of B. in order to C. although D. so that
2. He works hard_________ help his family.
A. so as that B. in order to C. in order that D. A and B are correct
3. She turned down the radio so that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.
A. She turned down the radio so as not to disturb the neighbors.
B. She turned down the radio in order not to disturb the neighbors.
C. She turned down the radio in order that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.
D. All are correct.
4. He gave me his address. He wanted me to visit him.
A. He gave me his address so as to visit him.
B. He gave me his address for me in order to visit him.
C. He gave me his address in order for me to visit him.
D. He gave me his address in order to for me visit him.
5. He studies hard. He doesn’t want to fail in the exam.
He studies hard _________fail in the exam.
A. not to B. so as not to C. in order to D. so that
6. Mary jogs everyday ________ lose weight.
A. so she can B. so that she can C. because she can D. so that to
7. You shoud look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary _______ misuse it
A. so as to B. to C. so as not to D. so that
8. He lighted the candle ________ he might read the note.
A. so that B. and C. because D. as a result
9. He turned off the lights before going out _______ waste electricity.
A. so that not B. as not to C. in order that not D. so as not to
I.Sửa lỗi sai :
1.Ms Nguyen called to her furniture delivery 2. Tom said you could reach him in 8 645 082 after dinner 3.Peter isn't enough old to see that film 4. She didn't go to the cinema because she was very busily 5.Are you interesting in learningEnglish?
6. Would you like seeing a movie with me ? 7. He made a lot of inventors in the field of electricity 8.There was an interested news on the radio this afternoon 9.Last year, Nam comes to Hanoi for the first time 10.By 1877 the first telephone was in commerce use 11.A customer telephoned so she wanted to know about her furniture order 12. The telephone is a very useful invent 13. They emigrated from Poland for Australia to find work 14. Alexander Bell successful demonstrated his invention at a lot of exhibitions 15. Hello. Could I say Mr Ha , the manager,please? 16. Bell worked with people who could neither speak or hear 17. Did she leave a message after she went? 18. Smoking can lead for heart disease 19. One of their first commercially products was an electricity typewriter 20.Traveled all over American , Bell demonstrated his invention to the publicChoose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. Nobody was injured in the accident,..........?
a. was there b. was he c. were they d. wasn’t it
2. She had changed so much that ............anyone recognized her.
a. almost b. hardly c. not d. nearly
3. Would you like a beer ? – Not while I’m ................
a. in the act b. in order c. on duty d. under control
4. There was hardly .............money left in my bank account.
a. more b. no c. some d. any
5. The reason I left is .............I was bored.
a. why b. that c. while d. for
6. I came ...........an old friend while I was walking along the street.
a. across b. into c. over d. for
7. Everyone ..............Tom was invited to the party.
a. as b. from c. but d. for
8. The chemistry book .............was a little expensive.
a. I bought b. that I bought it c. I bought that d. what I bought
9. If you ............to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
a. listen b. will listen c. listened d. had listened
10. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t ...........this morning.
a. come on b. ring out c. go off d. turn on
11. We have decided to ............the money for the local secondary school.
a. beg b. collect c. raise d. rise
12. She didn’t get ...............well with her boss, so she left the company.
a. at b. on c. through d. up
13. Please don’t disturb me ..............there is something urgent.
a. if b. or c. otherwise d. unless
14. She used to work as a typist,...............she?
a. did b. didn’t c. use d. wouldn’t
15. There isn’t .................foreign news in the paper.
a. a lot b. lots c. many d. much
1 he had to go out .....................the heavy rain a though b because of c in spite d despite 2 we can predict when a volcano ............................. a sucks up b stickes c erupts d struck 3 .....................the water is highly polluted , we can not swim in the river a although b as c however d despite 4 a tropical storm which reaches 120 meters per hour is called a .................... in north america a typhoon b cyclone c hurricane d tornado 5 in asia , a tropical storm is known as a ................................ a hurricane b tornado c cyclone d typhoon 6 there are many.........................throughout the year a celebrating b calebrate c celebrations d calebration 7 ............................... he was in a hurry , he stopped to help the old man who fell down a however b because c although d since 8 we do not have a father' day in vietnam but in the united states , father's day is held on the third ......in june a monday b sunday c saturday d friday 9 andrew is flying to sacramento , .................................... is the capital of california a who b that c which d whose 10 many : i'd like to congratulate you on your drawing , tom ! a yes , think so b it's very good c thanks , it's ok d it's very nice of you to say so