Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
I want to know why _____ to the meeting.
A. didn’t he come
B. he didn’t come
C. he didn’t arrive
D. he not come
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. He asked me why ___________ to the meeting. A. didn't I come B. don't I come C. you didn't come D. I hadn't come 2. She reminded me to come on time for the party ____________. A. tomorrow evening B. the day after tomorrow C. in two days' time D. next weekend 3. Tom said that he _________ with a friend at 9 o'clock the night before. A. is staying B. was staying C. has been staying D. had been staying 4. Peter said that if he _________ rich he ________ a lot. A. is-will travel B. was-would travel C. had been-would have travelled D. was-will travel 5. I asked him whose car ________ the previous night. A. he had borrowed B. had he borrowed C. he borrowed D. did he borrow 6. They asked me _________ in London then. A. is my brother working B. if my brother is working C. was my brother working D. if my brother was working 7. He asked the children _________ too much noise. A. not to make B. not making C. don't make D. if they don't make 8. The woman asked ___________ get lunch at school. A. can the children B. whether the children could C. if the children can D. could the children 9. Laura said that when she ___________ to school she saw an accident. A. was walking B. has walked C. had been walking D. has been walking 10. Julia said that she _______ there at noon. A. is going to be B. was going to be C. will be D. can be
1. He asked me why ___________ to the meeting.
A. didn't I come B. don't I come C. you didn't come D. I hadn't come
2. She reminded me to come on time for the party ____________.
A. tomorrow evening B. the day after tomorrow C. in two days' time D. next weekend
3. Tom said that he _________ with a friend at 9 o'clock the night before.
A. is staying B. was staying C. has been staying D. had been staying
4. Peter said that if he _________ rich he ________ a lot.
A. is-will travel B. was-would travel C. had been-would have travelled D. was-will travel
5. I asked him whose car ________ the previous night.
A. he had borrowed B. had he borrowed C. he borrowed D. did he borrow
6. They asked me _________ in London then.
A. is my brother working B. if my brother is working C. was my brother working D. if my brother was working
7. He asked the children _________ too much noise.
A. not to make B. not making C. don't make D. if they don't make
8. The woman asked ___________ get lunch at school.
A. can the children B. whether the children could C. if the children can D. could the children
9. Laura said that when she ___________ to school she saw an accident.
A. was walking B. has walked C. had been walking D. has been walking
10. Julia said that she _______ there at noon.
A. is going to be B. was going to be C. will be D. can be
*. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. Nam didn’t know …………………to find more information about the course.
A. what B. why C. where D. while
2. He asked …………………it was too early to apply for the course.
A. if B for C. while D. that
3. I couldn’t sleep last night …………………the bar nearby played music so loudly.
A. although B. so that C. while D. because
4. …………………they moved to the city five years ago, they still remember living in a small town.
A. Although B. Whereas C. While D. In order that
5. The students didn’t know …………………to do to deal with the problem.
A. where B. when C. why D. what
6. Lots of people choose to buy houses in the suburbs …………………they can avoid the noise and
pollution in the city.
A. although B. when C. so that D. so as
7. Minh is …………………the most successful student in my class.
A. so long B. by how C. by far D. so now
8. My grandfather is the …………………oldest artisan in the village; Ngoc’s grandfather is the oldest.
A. first B. second C. most D. one
9. …………………I was talking to my teacher, my friends were waiting outside the classroom.
A. In order that B. While C. Although D. So that
10. Lan couldn’t decide …………………to work with on the project.
A who B. what C. how D. when
IV. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for each blank.
1. He wants to get high marks in the final exam, ................. he is trying his best.
A. but B. so C.and D. because
2. Ann didn’t come to my birthday party ................. it rained heavily.
A. so B. and C.because D.although
3. ................. she was lazy, she passed the exam last week.
A. Because B. Although C.So D. When
4. Watching TV much is not good for our eyes ................. it can make us short-sighted.
A. but B. because C. so D. and
5. He likes travelling ................. discovering the world.
A. and B. so C. but D. because
6. A comedian is a person who makes people laugh by telling jokes ................. funny stories.
A. so B.when C.although D. and
7. How many TV ................. are there in Viet Nam?
A. comedians B. channels C. remote control D. telephone
8. ................. can kids learn from TV?
A. Where B.What C.When D.Who
9. Television keeps children from ................. part in outdoor activities.
A. take B.took C.taking D.taken
10. Why don’t you go out and see movies with her? ................. I’m so busy.
A. so B.because C.then D.when
IV. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for each blank.
1. He wants to get high marks in the final exam, ................. he is trying his best.
A. but B. so C.and D. because
2. Ann didn’t come to my birthday party ................. it rained heavily.
A. so B. and C.because D.although
3. ................. she was lazy, she passed the exam last week.
A. Because B. Although C.So D. When
4. Watching TV much is not good for our eyes ................. it can make us short-sighted.
A. but B. because C. so D. and
5. He likes travelling ................. discovering the world.
A. and B. so C. but D. because
6. A comedian is a person who makes people laugh by telling jokes ................. funny stories.
A. so B.when C.although D. and
7. How many TV ................. are there in Viet Nam?
A. comedians B. channels C. remote control D. telephone
8. ................. can kids learn from TV?
A. Where B.What C.When D.Who
9. Television keeps children from ................. part in outdoor activities.
A. take B.took C.taking D.taken
10. Why don’t you go out and see movies with her? ................. I’m so busy.
A. so B.because C.then D.when
1 man is 17 years old . lan is 15 years old >>................................younger..................................... 2 the boys asked his mother ......................................... a if he can eat the cake b if he could eat the cake c can he eat the cake d could he eat the cake 3 she said : i have lived here for ten years >> she told me ....................................... a that she has lived there for ten years b she had lived here for ten years c that she had lived there for years d that she had lived here for ten years 4 if mary does not improve in maths , we ....................have to find a tutor for her a will b can c should d would 5 i want to know why ........................... to the meeting a did not he come b he did not come c he did not arrive d he not come 6 he asked me who the editor of that book.................................................? a is b are c was d were 7 if you want to attend the course , you ............................ pass the examination a have to b has to c had to d could 8 he told me he ........................ leave the city the following day a will have to b would have to c has to d had to 9 he wants to know whether i......................back tomorrow a come b will come c would come d came
1 man is 17 years old . lan is 15 years old
>>........Lan is younger..than the man.....
2 the boys asked his mother .........................................
a if he can eat the cake b if he could eat the cake c can he eat the cake d could he eat the cake
3 she said : i have lived here for ten years
>> she told me .......................................
a that she has lived there for ten years b she had lived here for ten years c that she had lived there for years d that she had lived here for ten years 4 if mary does not improve in maths , we ....................have to find a tutor for her
a will b can c should d would
5 i want to know why ........................... to the meeting
a did not he come b he did not come c he did not arrive d he not come
6 he asked me who the editor of that book.................................................?
a is b are c was d were
7 if you want to attend the course , you ............................ pass the examination
a have to b has to c had to d could
8 he told me he ........................ leave the city the following day
a will have to b would have to c has to d had to
9 he wants to know whether i......................back tomorrow
a come b will come c would come d came
16. I got a taxi not to be late
17. She went to the park to walk in peace
18. He didn't come to her wedding party not to be sad
19. She went to the bookstore to buy a book
20. He borrowed the map form me not to get lost
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences.
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
-In spite of
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite 14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of
Tham khảo
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
- In spite of her illness, she went to school.
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of his sickness
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite her hunger, She didn’t eat muc
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of the thick fog, The train was late
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of low salary, I accepted the job
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of the bad weather, The plane couldn’t take off b
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of her mother's sickness, She stayed at home
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite his family's poverty, He didn’t leave school
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of his good conduct, All the teachers love him
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite the fog, The flight was not delayed
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of the noise, We couldn’t study
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of the cold, I went swimming.
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite the traffic jam., These students didn’t arrive late
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of the noise, Mary can’t sleep
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of working very hard, She didn’t get ill
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
-In spite of her illness, she went to school
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of his sickness.
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite her being hungry, she didn't eat much
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of the thick fog, the train was late.
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job.
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off.
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite his family's poorness, he didn't leave school.
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of his good conduction, all the teachers love him.
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite the foggy weather, the flight wasn't delayed.
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
6. He is trying to return home on time.
A. come on B. come back C. come in D. come about
7. Nam didn't know ______ to answer this difficult question.
A.what B.why C. where D. how
8. She doesn’t have English lesson______Friday
A. in B. on C. at D. intil.
9. I usually ______ my homework after dinner.
A. do B. make C. play D. run
10. I want to read this book again ______it is very interesting.
A. so B. but C. however D. because
11. I’ve been to a conical________ making village in Hue.
A. hat B. picture C. lantern D. drum
12. He is very good at ________ wood.
A. giving B. weaving C. doing D. carving
13. He asked me _______ it was too early to apply for the course.
A. if B.for C.when D.that
14. I _____ French about 5 years ago.
A. have studied B. studied C. study D. was studying
15. A: Would you like to have dinner with us? B: _______.
A. All right B. Yes, I would C. No, I wouldn’t like D. Yes, I’d love to
6. He is trying to return home on time.
A. come on B. come back C. come in D. come about
7. Nam didn't know ______ to answer this difficult question.
A.what B.why C. where D. how
8. She doesn’t have English lesson______Friday
A. in B. on C. at D. intil.
9. I usually ______ my homework after dinner.
A. do B. make C. play D. run
10. I want to read this book again ______it is very interesting.
A. so B. but C. however D. because
11. I’ve been to a conical________ making village in Hue.
A. hat B. picture C. lantern D. drum
12. He is very good at ________ wood.
A. giving B. weaving C. doing D. carving
13. He asked me _______ it was too early to apply for the course.
A. if B.for C.when D.that
14. I _____ French about 5 years ago.
A. have studied B. studied C. study D. was studying
15. A: Would you like to have dinner with us? B: _______.
A. All right B. Yes, I would C. No, I wouldn’t like D. Yes, I’d love to
13.“Why didn’t he come to the party?” – “....... I forgot to invite him.”
In order that B. Before C. As D. Because
14.We took a flashlight................. we could see our way in the dark.
that B. since C. in order that D. as 15.He’s too tired to go................. working.
on B. with C. for D. at 16.................. your coat, it’s cold outside.
Put on B. Put off C. Take on D. Take off 17.Remember to................. off your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
make B. turn C. take D. give 18.My mother was cooking................. somebody came and knocked at the door.
while B. when C. as soon as D.after
19.I hope you will finish all your homework................ we come home.
although B. so that C. by the time D. after
20. “Have you finished the book?” – “Almost. You can have it................ I’m done.”
A. after B. before C. until D. while
13.“Why didn’t he come to the party?” – “....... I forgot to invite him.”
In order that B. Before C. As D. Because
14.We took a flashlight................. we could see our way in the dark.
that B. since C. in order that D. as 15.He’s too tired to go................. working.
on B. with C. for D. at 16.................. your coat, it’s cold outside.
Put on B. Put off C. Take on D. Take off 17.Remember to................. off your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
make B. turn C. take D. give 18.My mother was cooking................. somebody came and knocked at the door.
while B. when C. as soon as D.after
19.I hope you will finish all your homework................ we come home.
although B. so that C. by the time D. after
20. “Have you finished the book?” – “Almost. You can have it................ I’m done.”
A. after B. before C. until D. while
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
In spite of being ill, she went to school
He didn't come because of being sick
Despite being hungry, she didn't eat much
Because of the thick fog the train was late
In spite of the low salary I accepted the job
Because of the bad weather the plane couldn't take off
Because of her mother's sickness she stayed at home
1. In spite of being ill, she went to school.
2. He did not come because of his sickness.
3. Despite being hungry, she did not eat much.
4. Because of the thick fog, the train was late.
5. In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job.
6. Because of the bad weather, the plane could not take off.
7. Because of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
1) Although she was ill, she went to school.
ð In spite of being ill,she went to school.
2) He didn’t come because he was sick.
ðHe didn’t come because of being sick.
3) She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
ð Despite being hungry ,she didn’t eat much.
4) The train was late because the fog was thick.
ð Because of the thick fog,the train was late.
5) I accepted the job although the salary was low.
ð In spite of the low salary,i accepted the job.
6) The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
ðBecause of the bad weather ,the plane couldn’t take off .
7) She stay at home because her mother was sick.
ðBecause of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.
The bus didn’t come. He was late. (Combine, using “because”)
A.He was late because the bus didn’t come.
B.The bus didn’t come because he was late.
C.Because he was late, the bus didn’t come.