Chapter connectives

Chapter : connectives
(And, or, but, so, therefore, however, because, although, inspite of, )
1.And (và,còn)
Sue and I go shopping
2. Or (hoặc) su chon lua
Is she a teacher or doctor?
3.but (nhưng) su tuong phan
I invited all my class mate to my party but only 10 people come
4. so (do vậy) dung de chi ket qua
I had a toothache so I went to see a dentist
5. therefore (do đó)
He’s only 14 years old,therefore he is not enuogh old to drive a car
6.however (tuy nhiên)
I feel tired,However I have to finish my work
7. Because (bởi vì) + S + V
Because of + N / V – ing
I go to bed early because it is rain
I go to bed early because of raining
8. Though / Althuogh / Even thuogh + S + V …(mặc dù)
In spite of / Despite + N / V – ing/ the fact that + clause
Although the weather was bad, I went out with my friends
In spite of the bad weather, I went out with my friends
(I)Fill in the blanks with and, or, but, or so, because, therefore,
however, although, inspite of
1. you can sing a song ____you can tell a funny story
2. We’ve tried hard,____ we never successed
3. She pick up her bag _____ hurried ran towards the bus getting
into the station.
4. we’ve planned for a picnic ____ the rain let us down
5. Bring an umbrella with you,____ you ‘ll get wet
6. the weather was terrible,____ they canceled the flight.

7. The house was on fire,_____ they managed to save it.
8. Open the door _____ let it some fresh air.
9. I like drawing,______ my sister has given me a box of color
pencils.


10. I

often tell my little brother a story,_____ not a long one, so that
he get to sleep.
11. Sinh decided to leave school ____ I advised him not to do so
12. _____ feeling rather ill, he didn’t wear any warm clothes to
school.
13. People still smoke _____ knowing the dangers.
14. He managed to go to school _____ his right leg is injured.
15. He bought the pen _____ its high price.
16. _____ my father is up to neck at work, he always spends some
time talking to me every day.
17. Polly's watch was broken………she borrowed mine.
18. My family went to Africa………we wanted to study the wild
animals.
19. Melissa tried to read the book………she couldn't understand it.
20. She isn't English. ………, she speaks English perfectly.
21. They went to town………bought a lot of clothes.
22. The road was under water. ………, the police closed it to traffic.
23. the air is polluted………there is too much traffic.
24. I haven't got a car………I've got a motorbike.
25. Which color do you want - red, green, yellow, ………blue?
26. She is working late next Friday……… she can't come to the
party.

(II)Combine the following pairs of sentences using therefore,however,or
because,although, even though.
Thi hated going to the beach. She was afraid of high waves
-> ............................................................................................................
2. I love animals. I am not ready for a pet yet
-> ...........................................................................................................
3. I began to get furious and about to fight. My friends rushed and held
me tight
1.

I put a coin in the slot machine to get a coke. All I got was an empty
cup.
-> ............................................................................................................
5. The parking lot was full. We missed the first ten minutes of the film.
6. I love to wander through the park. I enjoy the early morning fresh air.
4.


-> ............................................................................................................
7. The baby didn’t stop crying. All the passengers on the bus looked at the
mother angrily.
-> ............................................................................................................
8. Some people like to talk. Tien just wants to watch TV.
-> ............................................................................................................
9. she earns a lot of money,but she never wastes it (although)
-> ............................................................................................................
10. Mr.An has a laptop computer, but he rarely use it (Though)
-> ............................................................................................................
11. My sister doesn’t really enjoy the job, but she works very hard (Even
though)

_-> ...........................................................................................................
12. The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day.
(although)
-> ...........................................................................................................
13. I'm not better . I've taken the bill. (Eventhough)
-> ...........................................................................................................
14. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (but)
-> ............................................................................................................
15. He didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (though)
-> ............................................................................................................
16. Jason was very tired. He leant back and closed his eyes. (because)
-> ............................................................................................................
17. I'm learning French. I like learning French. (and)
-> ...........................................................................................................
18. You can't speak to Tim at the moment. He is sleeping. (so)
-> ............................................................................................................
19. Noboby would recognize him. He wore glasses and false beard. (so
that)
-> ............................................................................................................
20. Nick had nowhere to go. He slept on the park bench. (since)
-> ...........................................................................................................
21. Simon couldn't come to the meeting . He was busy. (therefore)
> .....................................................................................................................
.........


(III).Correct the underlined words where necessary.
1. She failed because she didn’t work hard
2. However it was raining heavily, We canceled the game.
3. I like soccer very much. But I can’t play it.

4. There was a serious accident on National Road 1. So the traffic was
heavily blocked.
5. She can’t see well so she has to wear glasses.
6. Everybody loves him because he is always ready to help.
7. Therefore he successfully passed the final exam, his family is very
proud of him.
8. The teacher ended the class earlier than usual however she had
something to do.
9. The alarm unfortunately stopped working therefore he was late for
class.
10. The whole family wanted to eat out to night. However, my father
suggested that we should cook something and enjoy our happy time
together.
Choose the best answer
11. The new camera didn’t work,.....................Minh took it..............to the
shop.
A.so/ back
B.because/ to
C.and/ from
D.since/ out
12. We

can not swim in this part of the river.............the water is highly
polluted
A.because
B.moreover
C.but
D.so
13. I’m

tired.............................I stayed up late watching TV .
A.since
B.and
C.when
D.so
14. .

She wants to go home...................................she feels sick .
A.if
B.because
C.until
D.because of
15. There

trees .
A.as
16. Baths

will be big floods every year............................you cut down the
B.since

C.if

D.so

use twice as much water as showers,................I suggest taking
shower .
A.because
B.however
C.besides

D.so


17. I’d

love to play volleyball .........I have to complete an assignment
A. however
B. and
C.but
D.so
18. .

Lan failed her English,................., she has to do the test a gain .
A.therefore
B.however
C.because
D.but
19. Minh

A.so

got wet,...........he forgot his raincoat .
B.because
C.and

D.therefore

20. We

should buy a ladder.................we need to fix the roof .Because there

must be strong wind blowing .
A. in addition
B. in case
C. therefore
D. so
21.I’ll bring a raincoat.......................it rains
A.so
B.in case
C.but

D.since

22. My

father has to go to work..................it is raining hard .
A.because
B.but
C.though
D.so
4-ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau sao cho nghÜa kh«ng thay ®æi:
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of ______________________________________________
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
=>Because of ______________________________________________
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite ________________________________________________
4) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of _______________________________________________.
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of _______________________________________________

6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=>Despite __________________________________________________
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful
woman.
=> Despite __________________________________________________
8) In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although _________________________________________________
9) Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.


=> In spite of _________________________________________________
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though ________________________________________________.
**Adverb clauses of reason:
1. They like him because he is kind.
-> Because of_________________________________________
2. I can’t sleep because it is cold.
-> ___________________________________________________
3. We came late because there was the traffic jam
->____________________________________________________
4. She went to bed early because she felt tired.
-> ____________________________________________________
5. The test is difficult, so we can’t do it.
->_____________________________________________________
6. They didn’t go for a picnic because there was a storm.
->_____________________________________________________
7. I can’t study because it is noisy outside.
->_____________________________________________________
8. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good.
->_____________________________________________________

9. Because she didn’t get up early, she missed the first bus.
->_____________________________________________________
10. She didn’t go to school because she was sick.
-> ____________________________________________________
11. Because there was a strike, the workers stopped working.
->_____________________________________________________
12. We couldn’t drive because the streets are crowded.
->_____________________________________________________
13. She worked very hard to earn a lot of money because her mother was
sick.
->_____________________________________________________
14. Because it snowed continuously, we couldn’t go out.
->_____________________________________________________
15. The accident happened because the driver was careless.
->_____________________________________________________
16. Because the door was broken, we decided to fix it.
->_____________________________________________________


17. Because my friend was absent, I must copy all the lesson for him.
->_____________________________________________________
*18. Although she was clever, she didn’t succeed.
-> in spite of_________________________________________
19. Although my grandfather is old, he walks to the pagoda every day.
->_____________________________________________________
20. He is unhappy though he has a good salary.
->_____________________________________________________