LIÊN TỪ

Liên từ là từ vựng được sử dụng để liên kết 2 từ, cụm từ, mệnh đề hoặc câu lại với nhau. Liên từ
được chia thành 3 loại:
1. Liên từ kết hợp (coordinating conjunctions):
- Dùng loại liên từ này để nối các từ loại hoặc cụm từ/ nhóm từ cùng một loại, hoặc những mệnh
đề ngang hàng nhau (tính từ với tính từ, danh từ với danh từ …).
- Liên từ thuộc nhóm này gồm có: for(vì), and(và), nor(cũng không), but(nhưng), or(hoặc là),
yet(vậy mà, thế mà), so(vì vậy)

2. Liên từ tương quan (correlative conjunctions):

- Một vài liên từ thường kết hợp với các từ khác để tạo thành các tương liên từ. Chúng thường được
sử dụng theo cặp để liên kết các cụm từ hoặc mệnh đề có chức năng tương đương nhau về mặt ngữ
pháp.
- Liên từ thuộc nhóm này gồm có:
both . . . and…(vừa….vừa…), not only . . . but also… (không những…mà còn…), either . . . or (hoặc ..hoặc..),
neither . . . nor (không….cũng không…), whether . . .or (dù ….hay….), , as/so . . . as (như là, bằng/không
bằng, không như), no sooner….than… hoặc hardly/scarcely/barely … when (vừa mới….thì…),
so/such…that (đến mức… đến nỗi)

3. Liên từ phụ thuộc (subordinating conjunctions):

- Loại liên từ phụ thuộc nối kết các nhóm từ, cụm từ hoặc mệnh đề có chức năng khác nhau, nối
mệnh đề phụ với mệnh đề chính trong câu.
- Liên từ thuộc nhóm này gồm:
after (sau khi), as/when (khi), as soon as (ngay khi), before (trước khi), just as (vừa lúc), once(một khi),
since (từ khi), until/till (cho đến khi), while (trong khi), because/now that/ since/as/seeing that (vì),
therefore/thus/hence/consequently (do đó, do vậy), so that/in order that (để mà), for fear that/lest (vì e
rằng), although/even though/though (mặc dù), however/nevertheless/nonetheless (tuy nhiên),
whereas/on the contrary/in contrast/on the other hand (trái lại, trái với), in other words (nói cách
khác), as long as/so long as/ providing that/provided that (với điều kiện là, miễn là), or else/otherwise
(hoặc là), in the event that/in case (phòng khi), suppose/supposing that (giả sử), if (nếu như), unless
(trừ khi), even if (kể cả khi), as if/as though (như thể là), moreover/besides/furthermore/in addition
(ngoài ra, bên cạnh đó)…..
Question 1 [244764]: He hated being in the army he had to obey commands.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
Question 2 [244765]: we've got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee.
A. Despite B. Even though C. Since D. Due to
Question 3 [244766]: I asked the teacher if I could be excused from football practice my knee
still hurt.
A. but B. yet C. so D. as
Question 4 [244767]: The game has been cancelled unfavorable weather conditions.
A. because B. due to C. in spite of D. although
Question 5 [244768]: We do not own the building. , it would be impossible for us to make any
major changes to it.
A. Thus B. Now that C. Nonetheless D. On the other hand
Question 6 [244769]: The whole report is badly written. , it's inaccurate.
A. For example B. Whereas C. Moreover D. However
Question 7 [244770]: you take a taxi, you'll still miss your train.
A. Even if B. If only C. Unless D. Until
Question 8 [244771]: your work has improved greatly, there are still some areas that concern me.
A. When B. Once C. As D. While
Question 9 [244772]: He works slowly and precisely I tend to rush things and make mistakes.
A. otherwise B. nevertheless C. nonetheless D. whereas
Question 10 [244773]: Their economy has expanded, while ours, , has declined.
A. in contrast B. as a result C. in addition D. for instance
Question 11 [244774]: She walked home by herself she knew that it was dangerous.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
Question 12 [244775]: There are serious problems in our country. , we feel this is a good time
to return.
A. Moreover B. Nonetheless C. Furthermore D. Besides
Question 13 [244776]: They may do whatever they like it is within the law.
A. as soon as B. in case C. provided that D. unless
Question 14 [244777]: He couldn’t get money from the bank he couldn’t buy a house.
A. as B. but C. so D. yet
Question 15 [244778]: Once he starts painting a room he won't stop it's done.
 A. as well as B. as soon as C. as long as D. until
Question 16 [244779]: I got into the house quietly I might wake up my mom.
A. as soon as B. for fear that C. in order that D. on the contrary
Question 17 [244780]: She gobbled she hadn’t eaten for ages.
A. as if B. even if C. unless D. so that
Question 18 [244781]: Shall I keep some chicken salad for your brother he’s hungry when he
gets here?
A. as long as B. as though C. in case D. although
Question 19 [244782]: I earn a lot of money every month, I never seem to have any to spare.
A. Even though B. Because of C. In spite of D. Because
Question 20 [244783]: he has a good job and a happy family now, he is always complaining.
A. Although B. Despite C. Due to D. Because
Question 21 [244784]: He managed to eat a big lunch having eaten an enormous breakfast.
A. although B. as C. owing to D. despite
Question 22 [244785]: our best endeavors, it has proven impossible to contact her.
A. Since B. Because of C. In spite of D. Even though
Question 23 [244786]: I enjoyed her new book it's not quite as good as her last one.
A. due to B. in spite of C. though D. since
Question 24 [244787]: He came home early see the kids before they went to bed.
A. in order to B. in addition to C. so as not to D. so that
Question 25 [244788]: The kids have to get up before 7 a.m, they’ll be late for school.
A. in order that B. unless C. otherwise D. because
Question 26 [244789]: Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals they are under
the supervision of a teacher.
A. if B. unless C. suppose D. providing
Question 27 [244790]: our noisy neighbors have moved, life is a lot more peaceful.
A. While B. Although C. Hence D. Now that
Question 28 [244791]: You can play in the living room you don’t make a mess.
A. as soon as B. as well as C. as far as D. as long as
Question 29 [244792]: He agreed to speak to reporters he was not identified.
A. on the whole B. on the condition that
C. on the contrary D. on the other hand
Question 30 [244793]: , he realized there was someone in the room.
A. Whereas he opened the door B. Even though he opened the door
C. As long as he opened the door D. As soon as he opened the door
Question 31 [244794]: I had done my homework, I went out with my friend.
A. If B. Before C. After D. While
Question 32 [244795]: he succeeded, he had to work very hard.
A. While B. Before C. Once D. If
Question 33 [244796]: I knew everything. , I tried to pretend I didn’t know.
A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Nevertheless D. While
Question 34 [244797]: We can go to the concert, we've already paid for the tickets.
A. seeing that B. unless C. as if D. while
Question 35 [244798]: I was having breakfast the telephone rang.
A. once B. when C. since D. so
Question 36 [244799]: If this project fails, it will affect our department, but also the whole
organization.
A. not only B. both C. whether D. and
Question 37 [244800]: had they started their walk than it started to rain.
A. Whether B. Either C. No sooner D. Neither
Question 38 [244801]: had Rina finished her homework when the electricity went out.
A. Before B. After C. No sooner D. Hardly
Question 39 [244802]: She didn’t know he was laughing crying.
A. so - that B. whether - or C. neither - nor D. both - and
Question 40 [244803]: They were sad nor disappointed with their exam results.
A. neither B. either C. not only D. whether

Ex2:
Question 1 [590614]: The outdoor event was canceled the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. although D. despite
Question 2 [590615]: the restaurant had excellent reviews, the food didn't live up to
our expectations.
A. In spite of B. Although C. As D. Owing to
Question 3 [590616]: it was raining, we decided to go for a hike in the woods.
A. However B. Moreover C. Though D. Since
Question 4 [590617]: The flight was delayed there was a technical issue with the aircraft.
A. because of B. because C. even though D. in spite of
Question 5 [590618]: the rain, the outdoor concert still attracted a large crowd.
A. On account of B. Now that C. Although D. Despite
Question 6 [590619]: The restaurant not only serves delicious food but has excellent
customer service; , it offers a cozy ambiance.
A. moreover B. in addition to C. However D. Because
Question 7 [590620]: She missed her flight a traffic jam on the way to the airport.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
Question 8 [590621]: The team worked tirelessly day and night. , they completed the
project ahead of schedule.
A. However B. By contrast C. As a result D. In addition
Question 9 [590622]: The restaurant on the corner is always crowded with long
waiting lines. , the one across the street is usually empty and quiet.
A. Although B. Despite C. As a consequence D. By contrast
Question 10 [590623]: it was raining heavily, we decided to stay indoors for the entire day.
A. Since B. In addition to C. Because of D. Therefore
Question 11 [590624]: He promised to be on time; , he arrived late to the meeting.
A. although B. however C. besides D. because
Question 12 [590625]: painting, she is also skilled at sketching.
A. In spite of B. Because of C. As a result of D. In addition to
Question 13 [590626]: I don't really want to go. , it's too late now.
A. Therefore B. However C. Besides D. As
Question 14 [590627]: Sarah left her umbrella at home. , she got soaked in the rain.
A. Because B. As a consequence C. By contrast D. However
Question 15 [590628]: The weather was hot and sunny. , we decided to go to the beach.
A. However B. Moreover C. Since D. Therefore
Question 16 [590629]: I had some free time, I decided to catch up on my reading.
A. yet B. or C. nor D. so
Question 17 [590630]: The movie received mixed reviews, I found it quite enjoyable.
A. and B. for C. but D. or
Question 18 [590631]: The music was loud that it could be heard from several blocks away.
A. so B. such C. too D. enough
Question 19 [590632]: It was a beautiful day that we decided to have a picnic in the park.
A. so B. such C. too D. enough
Question 20 [590633]: The problem was complex for me to solve on my own.
A. so B. such C. too D. enough
Question 21 [590634]: had Rina finished her homework when the electricity went out.
A. Before B. After C. No sooner D. Hardly
Question 22 [590635]: They were sad nor disappointed with their exam results.
A. neither B. either C. not only D. whether
Question 23 [590636]: She played hockey basketball when she was a student.
A. so- that B. no sooner- than C. both- and D. such- that
Question 24 [590637]: I was tired after my journey, I had been forced to bike 20 miles.
A. unless B. so C. but D. for
Question 25 [590638]: My husband only likes classical music – I, , like all kinds.
A. on the other hand B. on the condition that
C. on the whole D. on the way
Ex3:

Question 1 [887014]: The sun was very bright, Paula put on her sunglasses.
A. but B. and C. so D. too
Question 2 [887015]: You need to get some job retraining. it, you risk being laid off.
A. If so B. If not C. With D. Without
Question 3 [887016]: Could I have rice potatoes, please?
A. but B. but also C. instead D. instead of
Question 4 [887017]: Jonh’s family is very happy his being awarded a scholarship.
A. because of B. if C. either D. because
Question 5 [887018]: Wicky and I will be off to France this term is over.
A. for B. as C. as soon as D. in spite of
Question 6 [887019]: We’re going to buy a special ticket we can go anywhere we like on the way.
A. as if B. since C. in order D. so that
Question 7 [887020]: It was a terrible journey. , we got there safely in the end.
A. Still B. Besides C. Moreover D. if
Question 8 [887021]: I never take an umbrella it’s raining heavily.
A. unless B. if C. otherwise D. or
Question 9 [887022]: He agreed to go climbing he hated heights.
A. because B. in spite of C. so D. although
Question 10 [887023]: I couldn’t unlock it I had the wrong key.
A. when B. while C. so as D. because
Question 11 [887024]: the time change, it will now be getting dark an hour earlier.
A. Despite B. Owing to C. Just as D. Instead of
Question 12 [887025]: of his marriage, he was still a poor student with no prospects.
A. Otherwise B. As soon as C. At the time D. Instead of
Question 13 [887026]: You had better learn how to use the Internet; , you’ll miss opportunities
in the future.
A. however B. unless C. so long as D. otherwise
Question 14 [887027]: There was an attempted coup the president was out of the country.
A. despite B. since C. while D. as if
Question 15 [887028]: Naturally we were very relieved to learn that this particular operation
had been successful that a second one would not be necessary.
A. neither/nor B. either/or C. whether/or D. not only/but also
Question 16 [887029]: The name “Kizilirmak” emphasizes the colour of this river, the earlier
name “Halys” stresses its saltiness.
A. moreover B. therefore C. whereby D. whereas
Question 17 [887030]: Photography was invented in the mid-19th century; , painting lifelike
pictures became less in demand.
A. still B. nevertheless C. as a result D. on the contrary
Question 18 [887031]: should anyone use this machine without the supervision of someone
from the technical department.
A. No sooner B. On no account C. Never before D. On the contrary
Question 19 [887032]: As Japan has a large population little level land, its cities are extremely
crowded.
A. so B. but C. thus D. due to
Question 20 [887033]: the family moved so many times, the children were never able to
settle in at school.
 A. Despite B. In addition to C. Whereas D. Because
Question 21 [887034]: the post office was closed, I couldn’t mail the package.
A. Therefore B. Because C. However D. For
Question 22 [887035]: the secret of how to make silk remained inside Asia, Europeans were
forced to pay incredibly high sums of money for this mysterious material to be brought overland to
Europe.
A. Although B. Only if C. Due to D. As long as
Question 23 [887036]: My sister hates animals. She likes cats dogs.
A. both/and B. neither/nor C. either/or D. not only/but also
Question 24 [887037]: the parents the son have gone on holiday.
A. Both/and B. Neither/nor C. either/or D. Not only/but also
Question 25 [887038]: I was dead tired, I walked all the way home.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. Even
Question 26 [887039]: Mr Wilson hopes to avoid surgery. He will not agree to the operation he
is convinced that it is absolutely necessary.

A. in the event that B. only if C. if D. unless

Question 27 [887040]: Some English words have the same pronunciation they are spelled
differently, for example, dear and deer.
A. unless B. even though C. since D. only if
Question 28 [887041]: Olives are a principal source of cooking oil but by no means the only source.
olives, cooking oil can be extracted from coconuts, corn, and sunflower seeds.
A. Because of B. In spite of C. In case of D. In addition to
Question 29 [887042]: I couldn’t use the pay phone, I didn’t have any coins with me.
A. yet B. despite C. for D. even though
Question 30 [887043]: I have to eat breakfast in the morning. , I get hungry before my lunch break.
A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However
Question 31 [887044]: I need to find an apartment before I can move. I can find one in the
next week or so, I will move to London on the first of next month.
A. Even if B. Due to C. Only if D. Provided that
Question 32 [887045]: Tom is trying to reduce the amount of fat he eats. Red meat is high in fat. Tom
eats a lot of fish but avoids red meat its high-fat content.
A. in the event of B. besides C. in spite of D. because of
Question 33 [887046]: The festival has many attractions. It will include contemporary orchestral
music and an opera. , there will be poetry readings and theatrical presentations.
A. Otherwise B. Furthermore C. Nevertheless D. On the other hand
Question 34 [887047]: Two of the factories in our small town have closed. unemployment is high.
A. Consequently B. Because C. So that D. Furthermore
Question 35 [887048]: I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
A. For B. Since C. Due to D. Therefore
Question 36 [887049]: Mr. Watson retired from his job early his ill health.
A. because B. due to C. since D. for
Question 37 [887050]: John’s favourite show was on. He reached to turn on the TV he could
watch it.
A. because of B. therefore C. so that D. for
Question 38 [887051]: She bought the book she had heard it was good.
A. due to B. due to the fact that C. so D. because of
Question 39 [887052]: I get angry and upset, I try to take ten deep breaths.
A. Until B. Whenever C. Therefore D. For
Question 40 [887053]: I heard the telephone ring, I didn’t answer it.
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. Provided that

EX4:
Question 1 [887105]: defined charter and efficient promotion, the project turned out to be a
failure.
A. Because of B. Although C. Despite D. Nevertheless
Question 2 [887106]: My uncle lives a happy life his disability.
A. because of B. because C. though D. in spite of
Question 3 [887107]: its election success, the government is still deeply distrusted on key
health and education issues.
A. Although B. In spite of C. However D. Even though
Question 4 [887108]: It's really important to have a true friendship it makes your life more
meaningful.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
Question 5 [887109]: Mrs Carter feels happy her daughter has made good progress in her
studies recently
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
Question 6 [887110]: Hundreds of species of Hawaiian flowers have become extinct or rare
land development and the grazing of wild goats.
A. now that B. due to C. because D. for
Question 7 [887111]: John brings the money for our lunch, we’ll go right down to the cafeteria.
A. Since B. As soon as C. Now that D. Until
Question 8 [887112]: Polar bears are in danger of going extinct climate change.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
Question 9 [887113]: Mary feels confident about the competition she has been well-prepared
for it.
A. although B. because of C. because D. despite
Question 10 [887114]: Emily worked in a vineyard last summer money for school expenses.
A. because to earn B. so she earns
C. for she earned D. so that she could earn
Question 11 [887115]: I have three brothers, are working for the International Bank.
A. all of whom B. who they all
C. that all of them D. who all of them
Question 12 [887116]: People should stop smoking it is extremely detrimental to health.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
Question 13 [887117]: It is inappropriate to discriminate against children their gender.
A. because of B. because C. since D. although
Question 14 [887118]: Many animal species are under threat of extinction widespread
deforestation.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
Question 15 [887119]: she arrives on time, we will not be able to depart.
A. If B. Should C. But D. Unless
Question 16 [887120]: quickly they ran, they just couldn’t catch up with the van.
A. However B. So C. Even D. Much
Question 17 [887121]: The plan still went ahead the various problems in the early stage.
A. although B. because C. because of D. despite
Question 18 [887122]: Australia is the greenest country in the world the people are
environmentally friendly.
A. because B. therefore C. however D. yet
Question 19 [887123]: , the young mother appeared visibly very happy after childbirth.
A. Tired as she was B. She was tired C. As tired D. Despite tired
Question 20 [887124]: I gave him my e-mail address he could keep in touch with me.
A. in order B. so as C. that D. so that
Question 21 [887125]: That play was for her to see again.
A. interesting enough B. too interesting
C. enough interesting D. so interesting
Question 22 [887126]: She was able to finish university her financial difficulties.
A. although B. because C. despite D. because of
Question 23 [887127]: your precious help, I wouldn’t have certainly overcome most of the
practical difficulties.
A. If not B. Provided C. Unless D. Without
Question 24 [887128]: Jane's been unfaithful to Jim three times, but he still loves her
everything.
A. apart from B. in spite of C. in addition to D. because of
Question 25 [887129]: In Britain, most shops close at 6 pm, in other countries they often
open in the evening, too.
A. despite B. moreover C. nevertheless D. whereas
Question 26 [887130]: Parents shouldn’t use physical punishment it negatively influences
children’s development.
A. because of B. although C. because D. in spite of
Question 27 [887131]: Children are encouraged to read books they are a wonderful source of
knowledge.
A. because of B. in spite of C. because D. although
Question 28 [887132]: He achieved great success in his musical career his hearing disability.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
Question 29 [887133]: the efforts of the whole team, the project was completed on time.
A. Because B. Thanks to C. Although D. Instead of
Question 30 [887134]: The game has been cancelled adverse weather conditions.
A. due to B. since C. despite D. unless
Question 31 [887135]: You can make shortbread with margarine butter, but it isn't the same.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. instead of
Question 32 [887136]: She won’t eat anything chicken nuggets and chips.
A. in spite of B. since C. except D. before
Question 33 [887137]: She felt she had been discriminated against her age.
A. despite B. because of C. although D. because
Question 34 [887138]: He managed to eat a big lunch having eaten an enormous breakfast.
A. despite B. because of C. although D. because
Question 35 [887139]: hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.
A. However B. Although C. Whereas D. While
Question 36 [887140]: Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals they are under
the supervision of a teacher.
A. because of B. because C. except D. unless
Question 37 [887141]: we make a decision, does anyone want to say anything else?
A. After B. Despite C. Before D. Therefore
Question 38 [887142]: It was another half hour the ambulance finally arrived.
A. despite B. before C. because of D. unless
Question 39 [887143]: I can testify to the foregoing I was actually present when it happened.
A. since B. although C. thanks to D. because of
Question 40 [887144]: I presume that they're not coming they haven't replied to the
invitation.
A. in spite of B. unless C. because of D. since

EX5:
Question 1 [887195]: The President of the US appoints the cabinet members appointments are
subject to Senate approval.
A. their B. with their C. because their D. but their
Question 2 [887196]: 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
Question 3 [887197]: Nancy is dancing down the street she is so happy.
A. because of B. because C. therefore D. due to
Question 4 [887198]: I usually enjoy attending amateur productions in small community theaters. The
play we attended last night, , was so bad that I wanted to leave after the first act.
A. therefore B. however C. whereas D. consequently
Question 5 [887199]: I love swimming my partner won’t go near the water.
A. nevertheless B. whereas C. even so D. on the other hand
Question 6 [887200]: I will send my application to Harvard you recommend another university.
A. when B. because C. as D. unless
Question 7 [887201]: I said very clearly that I preferred to pay by cheque, the shop assistant
insisted that I should pay the bill in cash.
A. Because B. If C. Although D. However
Question 8 [887202]: hardship, the firemen managed to save people who were caught in fire.
A. Because of B. However C. Despite D. As a result
Question 9 [887203]: Aware of how expensive it is to raise a child, future parents will have to choose
having fewer children and reducing the money they spend on each child.
A. between B. either C. from D. whether
Question 10 [887204]: They had no sooner moved into the house they had the garage repaired.
A. when B. while C. then D. than
Question 11 [887205]: Crash diets are not a recommended means of weight loss they can lead
to malnutrition.
A. once B. for C. how much D. in order that
Question 12 [887206]: Rapid population growth will continue to create new problems
immediate measures are taken worldwide.
A. as long as B. so that C. in case D. unless
Question 13 [887207]: Jo won't be able to understand the speakers there is an
interpreter.
A. if B. if only C. provided D. unless
Question 14 [887208]: We'll be late for the class we run.
A. even though B. even if C. even without D. even
Question 15 [887209]: The soldiers attacked the town the danger of causing large
numbers of civilian casualties there.
A. despite B. in addition to C. besides D. for fear of
Question 16 [887210]: I was just about to ring up his office he arrived home.
A. when B. although C. then D. as
Question 17 [887211]: He had to act immediately; , it would have been too late.
A. nevertheless B. still C. consequently D. otherwise
Question 18 [887212]: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold the last trip
was not a success.
A. which B. because C. although D. despite
Question 19 [887213]: I prefer to buy engine parts at Auto World they always have every
reliable part on hand.
A. so B. which C. because D. but
Question 20 [887214]: Norway has tidy cities, historic buildings, and distinctive art, nature is
clearly its prime attraction.
A. What if B. Even though C. Otherwise D. If only
Question 21 [887215]: not openly, I disagree with him, as I didn’t want to quarrel.
A. Since B. Although C. In spite of D. Unless
Question 22 [887216]: I don't think we can afford such a high rent you find a better-paying job.
A. because B. otherwise C. if only D. unless
Question 23 [887217]: you stop playing loud music, I'll call the police.
A. Unless B. If not C. When D. If
Question 24 [887218]: the apples we were growing in the orchard the grapes on our
vines were affected by the extreme heat.
A. Such - that B. So - and C. Both - and D. Whether – or
Question 25 [887219]: Melanie is retiring from her job next summer she can devote
more time to photography.
A. in ease B. until C. in order that D. whenever
Question 26 [887220]: Everyone wondered what Tom’s reaction to the accident would be; it
was his bicycle that was in pieces.
A. therefore B. so that C. after all D. all at once
Question 27 [887221]: out of the water, penguins are almost found in groups, and are quite
sociable.
A. Before B. Just as C. By the time D. While
Question 28 [887222]: an oil fire in your kitchen, make sure not to throw water on the fire, as
this will only make it worse.
A. As well as B. Even if C. On account of D. In case of
Question 29 [887223]: the fact that we are suffering a shortage of trained staff, we have had to
decline a number of contracts.
 A. Since B. As C. For D. Due to
Question 30 [887224]: home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe
in the benefits of traditional schooling.
A. Despite that B. Because C. Even though D. In spite of
Question 31 [887225]: Put all the toys away someone slips and falls on them.
A. provided that B. unless C. in case D. so long as
Question 32 [887226]: Fast food is very popular. , a diet of burgers, pizzas and fried
chicken is not very healthy.
A. Consequently B. Moreover C. Unfortunately D. In contrast
Question 33 [887227]: its popularity, the book was quickly sold out.
A. Because B. On the account of C. In spite of D. Owing to
Question 34 [887228]: It is probably impossible for life to ever exist on Venus its intense surface
heat.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
Question 35 [887229]: The ozone layer is becoming depleted; , there are more cases of skin
cancer every year.
A. however B. therefore C. in contrast D. on the other hand
Question 36 [887230]: Women are more verbal than men, men are better than women at
visual-spatial activities.
A. however B. therefore C. although D. while
Question 37 [887231]: Fred stayed in bed too long and, , arrived late for school.
A. as a result B. however C. in addition D. even though
Question 38 [889653]: She took a pullover it turned chilly in the evening.
A. unless B. as long as C. in case D. whether
Question 39 [889654]: You should unplug the washing machine before removing its contents;
it may hurt your fingers.
A. otherwise B. but C. although D. so
Question 40 [889655]: I were well off; I would pay off the house.
A. Only when B. If C. Only if D. If only
EX6:
Question 1 [887155]: I have told her that I am not going to go ahead with my plans she may
think.
A. whether B. despite C. however D. whatever
Question 2 [887156]: I'll get my dad a book for his birthday I find something better.
A. although B. until C. if D. unless
Question 3 [887157]: Remind Tony about the party he forgets.
A. in case B. unless C. provided that D. except
Question 4 [887158]: We’ll play tennis and we’ll have lunch.
A. after B. then C. so D. immediately
Question 5 [887159]: air is essential to man, so is water to fish.
A. As B. Just C. Since D. like
Question 6 [887160]: Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals,
ancient Peruvians did this through natural processes.
A. because B. whereas C. even though D. whether or not
Question 7 [887161]: At 84 he's still quite active he walks with the aid of a stick.
A. since B. moreover C. although D. instead of
Question 8 [887162]: He always did it well at school having his early education disrupted by
illness.
A. in spite of B. on account of C. in addition to D. even though
Question 9 [887163]: The instructions must be followed exactly; .
A. however, the outcome can be very bad B. furthermore, the outcome may be very good
C. otherwise, the outcome will be very bad D. in contrast, the outcome will be very bad
Question 10 [887164]: You will not succeed working harder.
A. unless B. if C. without D. although
Question 11 [887165]: It sounds incredible; it’s true .
A. yet B. though C. although D. because
Question 12 [887166]: he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
A. Nevertheless B. Despite C. Meanwhile D. Although
Question 13 [887167]: Joe seemed to be in a good mood he snapped at me angrily when I
asked him to join us.
A. for B. yet C. and D. so
Question 14 [887168]: She has to pass all her exams or she would have no holiday.
A. instead B. else C. therefore D. though
Question 15 [887169]: I had to get up early, I'd have missed the train.
A. if not B. but C. otherwise D. so that
Question 16 [887170]: I have the greatest respect for his ideas I don't agree with them.
A. in spite of B. although C. because of D. because
Question 17 [887171]: The sun was warm, a cool breeze blew in from the sea.
A. if B. so that C. but D. however
Question 18 [887172]: An earlier typewriter produced letters quickly and neatly, the typist, ,
couldn't see his work on this machine.
A. therefore B. however C. yet D. although
Question 19 [887173]: I always keep candles in the room there is a power cut.
A. if B. unless C. in case D. even though
Question 20 [887174]: It's strange. His sisters are blonde, he is very dark.
A. therefore B. in order to C. whereas D. however
Question 21 [887175]: She failed the test she studied hard.
A. although B. despite of the fact that
C. as D. A and B are correct
Question 22 [887176]: I get your call, I’ll leave.
A. By the time B. As soon as C. Now that D. Although
Question 23 [887177]: Everyone thought she would accept the offer. , she turned it down.
A. However B. Moreover C. So D. Too
Question 24 [887178]: Halley's Comet had its first documented sighting in 240 B.C. in China and
it has been seen from the Earth 29 times.
A. after B. because of C. since then D. that is
Question 25 [887179]: I didn't understand the problem she explained it to me.
A. until B. as soon as C. before D. at once
Question 26 [887180]: I am not against the plan at all; , I think it is marvelous.
A. nevertheless B. on the other hand C. in contrast D. on the contrary
Question 27 [887181]: Don't be late for the interview, people will think you are a
disorganized person.
A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or else not
Question 28 [887182]: he took off his dark glasses, I recognized him.
A. Whenever B. As soon as C. Then D. While
Question 29 [887183]: the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning.
A. On account of B. Due to C. According to D. Because of
Question 30 [887184]: “You'd better stop spending money, you’ll end up in debt.”
A. if B. in case C. unless D. otherwise
Question 31 [887185]: “Give her a telephone number to ring she gets lost.”
A. whether B. perhaps C. in case D. unless
Question 32 [887186]: Sue hadn't seen her brother for thirty years and they recognized each
other instantly.
A. so B. despite C. also D. yet
Question 33 [887187]: The child was told to eat his vegetables, or he would get no ice cream.
A. in fact B. instead C. in case D. else
Question 34 [887188]: People will be able to work from home; , they may still choose to go to
work.
A. therefore B. however C. so D. although
Question 35 [887189]: He hated being in the army he had to obey commands.
A. because of B. instead of C. because D. although
Question 36 [887190]: I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.
A. in spite of B. before C. thanks to D. because
Question 37 [887191]: I didn’t tell her that she was late I didn’t want to cause her any alarm.
A. because B. however C. although D. unless
Question 38 [887192]: I have the greatest respect for his ideas I don’t agree with them.
A. in spite of B. although C. because of D. because
Question 39 [887193]: At 84 he’s still quite active he walks with the aid of a stick.
A. since B. moreover C. although D. instead of
Question 40 [887194]: I presume that they’re not coming they haven’t replied to the invitation.
A. in spite of B. unless C. because of D. since
EX 7:
Question 1 [244554]: I couldn’t do the test although it was easy.
→ Despite
Question 2 [244555]: Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lung cancer.
→ In spite of .
Question 3 [244556]: Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
→ In spite of
Question 4 [244557]: Despite not speaking English well, Mai decided to live in London.
→ Although
Question 5 [244558]: Everybody has great regard for her despite her poverty.
→ Although .
Question 6 [244559]: In spite of the cold weather, we all wore shorts.
→ Even though .
Question 7 [244560]: In spite of her beauty and intelligence, nobody likes her.
→ Even though .
Question 8 [244561]: In spite of her broken leg, she managed to get out of the car.
→ Even though .
Question 9 [244562]: Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
→ Though .
Question 10 [244563]: In spite of playing well, our team lost the game.
→ Although .
Question 11 [244704]: Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.
→ Because of .
Question 12 [244705]: Because the condition of the house was bad, the city council demolished it.
→ Because of .
Question 13 [244706]: Because of studying very well, he got the scholarship.
→ Because .
Question 14 [244707]: Because not trying his best, he failed the exam.
→ Because .
Question 15 [244708]: Because my car broke down on the highway, I was late for work.
→ Because of .
Question 16 [244709]: Because of the high prices, we decided to stay at home instead of going to
the movie.
→ Because .
Question 17 [244710]: The students arrived late because of the heavy rain.
→ Because .
Question 18 [244711]: Because the job was stressful, she decided to quit it.
Because of .
Question 19 [244712]: Because of being late for the meeting, I missed the most important part.
→ Because .
Question 20 [244713]: Because the party is noisy, I can’t hear what you are saying.
→ Because of .
Question 21 [244930]: My father has good health. He seldom takes any medicines. (SUCH…THAT)
→ .
Question 22 [244931]: My friend is very strong. He can lift up the table himself. (SO ….THAT)
→ .
Question 23 [244932]: This coffee is so strong that I can’t drink it. (SUCH…THAT)
→ .
Question 24 [244933]: Mary’s voice is so beautiful that we all like to hear her sing. (SUCH…THAT)
→ .
Question 25 [244934]: Bill is such an intelligent boy that he is always at the top of his
class. (SO…THAT)
→ .
Question 26 [244935]: The shelf is too high for the boy to reach. (SO…THAT)
→ .
Question 27 [244936]: Dean swims so powerfully that he always won the races. (SUCH…THAT)
→ .
Question 28 [244937]: I couldn’t carry the equipment. I had such a lot.(SUCH…THAT)
→ .
Question 29 [244938]: I have many problems. I can use all the help you can give me.(SO…THAT)
→ .
Question 30 [244939]: The film was so boring that we fell asleep. (SO…THAT)
→ It was so .
Question 31 [244940]: Jim is on holiday and so is Carol. (Both)
→ .
Question 32 [244941]: George doesn’t smoke and he doesn’t drink. (Neither)
→ .
Question 33 [244942]: Jim hasn’t got a car. Carol hasn’t got a car, either. (Neither)
→ .
Question 34 [244943]: It is a very boring film. It is very long too. (Not only)
→ .
Question 35 [244944]: She didn’t write and she didn’t phone. (Neither)
→ .
Question 36 [244945]: His parents as well as his brother are going to Ha Long Bay next Sunday.
(Both)
→ .
Question 37 [244946]: Helen lost her passport at the airport. She also lost her wallet there. (Not only)
→ .
Question 38 [244947]: I haven’t got time to go on holiday and I haven’t got any
→ .
→ .
Question 39 [244948]: On Friday evening, sometimes I go to the cinema, sometimes I stay at
home and watch TV. (Either)
→ .
Question 40 [244949]: She was really frightened when hearing the noise from the forest and so did
I. (Both)/ (Together with)
→ .
→ .
Question 41 [244950]: I like Tom and I also like Peter. (both)
→ .
Question 42 [244951]: It is the cheapest as well as the nicest watch. (Not only)
→ .
Question 43 [244952]: I don’t like either horror films or action films. (Neither)
→ .
Question 44 [244953]: He doesn’t come on time and his wife doesn’t come on time. (Neither)
→ .
Question 45 [244954]: I like neither watching TV nor reading a novel before going to bed. (Either)
→ .
Question 46 [244955]: They can’t begin working on Monday. They can’t begin working on
Wednesday.(Neither)/ (Either)
→ .
→ .
Question 47 [244956]: My sister didn’t watch TV last night. She didn’t listen to music last
night. (Either)
→ .
Question 48 [244957]: We go to school in the morning and we also go to school in the afternoon.
(not only…but…as well)
→ .