COMMUNICATION – FUNCTION SENTENCES ( Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh COMMUNICATION )

COMMUNICATION – FUNCTION SENTENCES
PHẦN 1: INTRODUCING AND GREETING
I’d like you to meet Ms. Hong
I’d like to introduce Ms. Hong
This is Mary
Hello, I’m Peter Smith
Hi, My name is Brad pit
I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Brad Pit
Glad to meet you
Good morning/afternoon/evening
BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH

How do you do?
Glad/nice/pleased to meet you
Hi/hello
How do you do? I’m Tom Cruise
Pleased/nice to meet you. I’m Angelia Jolie
Nice to meet you. I’m Angelia Jolie
Glad to meet you/ The pleasure is mine.
Good morning/afternoon/evening

“Nice to meet you” “...............................”
A.This is Peter White B.Nice to meet you, too C.I’m fine, thanks D.It was nice of you to say so
“Hi” “..................................”
A.The pleasure is mine B.Glad to meet you C.Hi D.How are you
“.................................” “How do you do? I’m Mary Success”
A.Have they met before? B.How are things? C.What’s your name? D.Hello. I’m Laura Harrington
“Hi, Jane” “...................................”
A.How do you spell your name? B.Hi, Jim Carter C.Ok. See you again D.Same here
PHẦN 2. LEAVING AND SAYING GOODBYE
Ra về

Well, I’m afraid I have to be going/ I really must go now
It’s been a pleasure
It was nice to meet you
Well, it’s getting late
Thanks for coming
Maybe we could get together sometime
Great seeing you
I’ve really got to go
Got to go now

Thanks for coming
Yes, I’ve enjoyed it
It was good to see you
Maybe we can talk again
It was fun
Sounds good/fun/interesting
Same here
Ok. See you/ya
See you later/again

Tạm biêt
Bye!
Until next time
Take care. Have a nice trip
See you later
Bye
Have a nice weekend
Talk to you later
Catch you later
“Well, it’s getting late” “.............................”

Bye! Have a good day
Good bye
Thanks bye
So long. Take care
See you later
Thanks, you too
Bye, take it easy
See you

A.Hi. Why don’t we go somewhere? B.Great day, isn’t it? C.Maybe we can talk again D.Well, I don’t think we’ve met
“Until next time” “..................................”
A.Good bye B.Please to meet you, too C.Got to go now D. Sounds good
“...............................” “Yes, I’ve enjoyed it”


A.It was nice to see you B.Catch you later C.Take care. Have a nice trip D.It has been a pleasure
“See you later” “................................”
A.It was fun B.So long. Take care C.Hello D.Well, I’m afraid I have to be going
PHẦN 3: THANKING
Thanking
Thanks a lot/ Thanks/ Thank you
Thank you very much for..../ Many thanks to you
Thanks a million
It’s very kind (good) of you to.../ That’s nice of
you
I can’t thank you enough for...
I’m really grateful (very much obliged) to you
for...
Thanks anyway

BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH

Replying
It’s my pleasure to help/ It’s my pleasure
No problem/ Never mind/ Not at all/ You’re
welcome
You’re most/very/ quite/ entirely welcome
Don’t mention it/ Don’t worry about it/ Forget it
That’s OK/ That’s alright
Anytime

“Congratulations!” “.............................”
A.what a pity! B.You’re welcome C.I’m sorry D.Thank you
“It was really kind of you to give me a lift home”
A.I’m not pleased B.Oh, don’t mention it. I was coming past your house anyway
C.Oh, don’t do that. I was coming past your house anyway D.As a matter of fact, you’re pretty nice
“I’ve done the dishes and tidied the living room for you.”
“Oh, thank you for doing all that. You really didn’t have to.” “.............................”
A.Yes, I do B.Sorry, I don’t know C.Never mind! D.yeah, it’s very tidy
“Thank you very much for the lovely flowers” “.............................”
A.You’re welcome B. You like flowers, don’t you C. Yeah, the flowers are nice D.It was an excellent choice
“Thank you for looking after the children” “...............................”
A.That’s alright. Anytime B.I’m fine. Thanks C.Of course, not D.That sounds nice
PHẦN 4. APOLOGIZING
Apologizing
Oh, sorry/ Sorry about that/ I’m sorry/My bad
Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry about ...
Please accept my apologies for ...
I’d like to apologize for ...
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to V ...

Oh no! Did I do that. I’m sorry
It will not happen again. I promise.
I shouldn’t have done that.
Pleae let me know if there is anything I can do to
compensate for you.
BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH

Replying
You really don’t have to apologize for ...
You don’t need to apologize for ...
Oh, that’s alright. It can happen to anyone
It’s not your fault/ Don’t worry about it
No problem/ Forget it
It’s OK/ That’s OK

“I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience” “.............................”
A.I’ll do better next time B.It’s not your fault C.Fine, thanks D.It’s mine. I came late
“Oh, sorry.” “............................”


A.That sounds nice B.Actually I don’t like it C.My pleasure D.That’s OK
“.............................” “You really don’t need to apologize for that”
A.Thanks a lot for your help B.Did he say that he was sorry
C.How about eating out tonight? D.Please accept my apologies for this pleasure
“Sorry about that” “...........................”
A.No, of course not B.Let’s plan on it C.I’m fraid I can’t D.No problem
“Oh, no. Did I do that? I’m sorry” “.........................”
A.Oh, that’s alright. I can happen to anyone B. Did I? I’m sorry C.I’m worried about that D.No, of course not
PHẦN 5: KHEN NGỢI VÀ CHÚC MỪNG (COMPLIMENTING AND CONGRATULATING)
Complimenting

I think your .... is very nice
I just love your ..../ I really like
your ....
What a beautiful ...you have!
You did a good job!
What you did was
wonderful/desirable/ amazing.
You played the game so well
You look great/ fantastic in your new
suit.
I wish I had such a new house
BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH

Replying = 1 lời cảm ơn
Thank you/ Thanks/ Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so
Thanks, yours is even nicer/ Thanks. Yours is nice too
Do you think so? Thank you/ I’m glad you like it.
You did so well, too

“Your kids are very cute!”
A.Aren’t they? B.I don’t think so C.Do you think so? Thanks D.No problem
“..................” “Yes, I know. Thank you”
A.Where did you get that nice car? B.Why did you change your car? Is it a nice car? It’s a nice car
“Those are beautiful!” “............................”
A.Well, it can happen to anyone B. I know. Sorry C.Thank you.It’s nice of you to say so D.Nice to meet you
“What a lovely dog you have!”
A.Thank you. It’s a present from my brother B. Thanks. I’m just fine
C.Don’t worry. That’s what friends are for D.Never mind. I’ll take care of it
“........................” “Oh, thanks. I’m glad you like it”
A.what does your house cost? B.I like your house. It has a nice view

C.I don’t know how to get to your house D.Who designed this beautifu house?
PHẦN 6: HỎI ĐƯỜNG HOẶC LỜI CHỈ DẪN (ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS)
Lời hỏi đường
Could you show me the way to ...?
Could you be so kind to show me how to get
to ... ?
Is there a bank near here?
Where’s the nearest bank?

Lời đáp
Turn right/left
Go straight ahead for two blocks and then turn left
Keep walking until you see/reach ...
It’s just around the corner
It’s a long way. You should take a taxi.


Sorry, I’m new here/ I’m a stranger here myself
Sorry, I don’t know this area very well
Lời xin được chỉ dẫn
Could you show me how to operate this machine?
Could you tell me how to ...?
How does this machine work? Do you know?

Lời đáp
First, ... Second, ... Then,... Finally
The first step is ... then ...
Remember to ...
Well, it’s very simple

PHẦN 7: LỜI MỜI (INVITATIONS)
Lời mời
Would you like to ...?
I would like to invite you to ...
Do you feel like/fancy having ...
Let me ...

Đồng ý lời mời
It is a great idea
That sounds great/ fantastic/
wonderful/ cool/ fun
Yes, I’d love to.
Why not?
OK, let’s do that

Từ chối lời mời
No, thanks
I’m afraid I can’t
Sorry, but I have another plan
I’d love to but...
Some other time, perhaps.

PHẦN 8: SỰ CẢM THƠNG
Lời diễn đạt sự cảm thơng
I’m sorry to hear that
I feel sorry for you
I think I understand how you feel
You have to learn to accept it

Thank you very much

It was very kind/ nice/
thoughtful/caring/considerate of you

PHẦN 9: THU THẬP THÔNG TIN
Yes/no questions: “Yes/ No” + đưa thêm thơng tin
Cũng có thể trả lời bằng:
I think/believe/hope/expect/guess so
Sure/Certainly/Of course/Right/Actually
I don’t think/ believe/expect/guess so.
I hope/believe/guess/suppose not.
I’m afraid not.
Or questions: chọn 1 trong 2 lựa chọn
E.g. Are they Chinese or Japanese? They’re Japanese
Pork or beef? –Beef, please/ I’d prefer beef
NOTE
Have you got the time/ Do you have the time? = What time is it? KHÁC VỚI Have you got time?
WH-questions
Trả lời ý ng hỏi hỏi
TAG-questions = Yes/no questions
Jane left early for the first train, didn’t she? Yes, she did
PHẦN 10: YÊU CẦU VÀ XIN PHÉP (MAKING REQUESTS AND ASKING FOR PERMISSION)


Lời yêu cầu
Can/Could/Will/Would you please...?
Would you mind + Ving ...?
Would it be possilbe ...?
I wonder if ...?
Lời xin phép
May/Might/Can/Could I...?

Do you mind if I...?
Is it OK if ...?
Anyone mind if ...?
Do you think I can/could...?

Đồng ý
Sure/ Certainly/ Of course
No problem
I’m happy to

Đồng ý
Sure/ Certainly/ Of course
Go ahead/ you can
Do it! Don’t ask

Từ chối
I’m afraid I can’t. I’m busy
now/ I’m using it
I don’t think it’s possible
It’s OK if I do it later?
Từ chối
I’m afraid you can’t
I don’t think you can
No, you can’t. No, not now

PHẦN 11: THAN PHIỀN VÀ CHỈ TRÍCH
Than phiền hoặc chỉ trích
You should have asked for permission first
You shouldn’t have done that
Why didn’t you listen to me?

You’re late again
You damaged my mobile phone
No one but you did it

Lời đáp
I’m terribly sorry. I didn’t mean that
I’m sorry but I had no choice.
I’m sorry but the thing is ...
Not me!

PHẦN 12: ĐỒNG Ý HOẶC KHÔNG ĐỒNG Ý (AGREEING OR DISAGREEING)
Đồng ý
I (totally/completely/absolutely) agree with you
Absolutely/definitely.
Exactly!
That’s true/ That’s it
You are right
I can’t agree with you more
That’s just what I think
That’s what I was going to say

Không đồng ý hoặc đồng ý 1 phần
You could be right but I think
I may be wrong but ...
I see what you mean but I think ...
I just don’t think it’s right that ...
I don’t think it’s right that ...
I don’t quite agree because ...
You’re wrong there.
Personallly, I think that ...

PHẦN 13: HỎI VÀ ĐƯA RA Ý KIẾN (ASKING FOR AND EXPRESSING OPINIONS)
Lời hỏi ý kiến
What do you think about ...?
Tell me what you think about ...
What is your opinion about/ on ...?
How do you feel about ...?

Lời đưa ra ý kiến
In my opinion,/ Personally ...
In my view,/ To my mind,...
It seems to me that ...
As far as I can say/ I’m concerned,...
I (strongly/ firmly) think/ believe/feel
I must say that
PHẦN 14: LỜI KHUYÊN HOẶC ĐỀ NGHỊ (ADVISING OR MAKING SUGGESTIONS)

If I were you/ in your situation/ shoes, I would ...
It’s a good idea to ...
You should/ had better ...
It is advisable/ recommendable to ...
I would recommend that
Why don’t you ...?


What about/ How about ...?
Shall we ...? Let’s ...
PHẦN 15: LỜI CẢNH BÁO
Lời cảnh báo
You should/ had better ...or/ if ...not

You should/had better ...Otherwise, ...

Lời đáp
Thank you/ Thanks
I will do it

PHẦN 16: LỜI ĐỀ NGHỊ GIÚP ĐỠ (OFFERING)
Lời đề nghị giúp đỡ
Can/ May I help you?
Let me help you
How can I help you?
Would you like some
help?

Chấp nhận lời đề nghị giúp đỡ
Yes, please
That’s great
That would be great/ fantastic
It would be nice/ helpful/
fantastic/wonderful
if you could ...
Thanks. That would be a great help.
As long as you don’t mind

Từ chối lời đề nghị
No, please.
No. That’s OK.
Thanks, I can manage.

BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

Mike: “Our living standards have been improved greatly.” –Susan: “.................................”
A.Thank you for saying so B.Sure. I couldn’t agree more C.No, it’s nice to say so D.Yes, it’s nice of you to say so
“Do you feel like going to the stadium this afternoon?” – “....................................”
A.I don’t agree with you. I’m afraid B.I feel very bored C.You’re welcome D.That’s would be great
“Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!” – “...............................”
A.Yes, all right B.Thanks. I had it done yesterday C.Never mention it D.Thanks, but I’m afraid
“Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “..................................”
A.It’s my pleasure B.I don’t know what time that person comes
C.I’d love to come. What time? D.Do you have time for gossip?
“I have a terrible headache.” “...................................”
A.Maybe I’m not going to the doctor’s B.Not very well. Thanks
C.Maybe you should take a rest D.Not bad. I’m going to the doctor’s
“Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?” “................................”
A.Of course, not for me B. No, I can’t help you now C. No, those aren’t mine D. No, I can manage them myself
“What does it cost to get to Manchester?” “............................”
A.It’s interesting to travel to Manchester B.It depends on how you go
C.I always go by train D.I don’t like to go by train
“..............................” “Yes. Do you have any shirts?”
A.Could you do me a favour? B.Oh, dear. What a nice shirt! C.May I help you? D.White, please.
“What’s the best place to eat lunch?” “..................................”


A.I’ll have soup, please. B. I usually eat lunch at twelve
C.There’s a great restaurant at the corner of the street D.Twelve would be convenient
“Maybe you can take a vacation next month.” “.................................”
A.Nothing special B.You’re welcome C.It’s very expensive D.I don’t think so. I’m teaching all summer
“What do you think of your new DVD player?” “.................................”
A.It’s too late now B.Pretty busy C.By bus, I think D.No, I’ll not be busy
“Do you need a knife and a fork?” “................................”
A.No, I’ll just use a frying pan B. No, I’ll just use chopsticks

C. No, I’ll just use a can opener D.No, I’ll just use a cooker
“You’re so patient with us.” “....................................”
A.Thanks, that’s very nice of you to say so B. Thanks. Have a nice trip
C.I’m fine. Thanks D.I know. I have trouble controlling my temper
“Can I try your new camera?” “...................................”
A.I’m sorry I can’t B.Sure. I’d love to C.Sure. But please be careful with it D.I’m sorry. I’m home late
“..............................” “Yes, about ten cigarettes a day.”
A.Do you smoke? B.What’s the matter? C.Anything else? D.Well, you should stop smoking
“How well do you play?” “.............................”
A.Yes, I used to play tennis B.I don’t play very often C.No, I don’t play very well D.Pretty well, I think
“..............................” “No, nothing special”
A.Did you watch the live show last weekend? B.Did you have a great time last weekend?
C.Did you do anything special last weekend? D.Did you do anywhere last weekend?
“Didn’t you go to the conference?” “.............................”
A.No, I went there with my friends B.That sounds nice, but I can’t
C.Don’t worry. I’ll go there D.I did, but I didn’t stay long
“...............................” “No, thank you. That’ll be all”
A.What would you like? B.It’s very kind of you to help me
C.Would you like anything else? D.What kind of food do you like?
“What was the last present that you received?” “................................”
A.“Fashion hat” B.It depends on the situation C.Several times D.I think it’s OK
“Let me drive you home” “..............................”
A.No problem B.Don’t worry. I’m all right C.I usually drive home at five D.it’s me
“May I leave a message for Ms.David.” “................................”
A.I’m afraid she’s not here at the moment B.She’s leaving a meassage to you now
C.No, she’s not here now D.Yes, I’ll make sure she gets it


“Your boss looks like the aggressive type” “.......................”
A.Yes, he really wants to get ahead B.Yes, he’s quite gentle

C.Really? I’ve never seen him lie D.Right. He’s so quiet
“How can this dress be so expensive?” “.................................”
A.Yes, it’s the most expensive B.What an expensive dress!
C.You’re paying the brand D.That’s a good idea
“I get impatient when the teacher doesn’t tell us the answers.” “...........................”
A.Yes, it’s hard to think of the answers B.Yes, i wish she’d hurry up
C.Yes, she would know the answers D.Yes, she speaks too quickly
“Did you play tennis last weekend?” “...............................”
A.It’s my favorite sport B.I worked C.Do you like it D.Would you like to come with me?
“May I speak to the manager?” “.................................”
A.He always comes late. He’s not very well B.Thank you. Good bye
C.I’m afraid he’s not in. Can I take the message D.I’m afraid not. He works very hard
“Where’s the view? The advertisement said this place has a great view of sea.” “................................”
A.It has good facilities B.It’s convenient to see it C.You can find it convenient D.You can see it from the back
“Why did you turn the air conditioner on?” “.................................”
A.I think it’s bad condition B.I can’t see anything C.It’s a little hot in here D.It’s a good idea
“There’s a baseball game tonight.” “..............................”
A.Great. Let’s go B.I’m not a real fan of hers C.Don’t mention it D.Thanks, i’d love to