Clauses/Phrases of reason

1. Choose the correct options.

(Chọn các phương án đúng.)

1. Dương speaks English fluently as/because of his father is from the UK.

2. Because of/Since you’re good at English, can you check my spelling?

3. I changed English class because of/since the level is too difficult for me.

4. English-learning apps are popular because of/because they are cheap and convenient.

5. Because/Because of Claire doesn’t know much about technology, I helped her set up her blog.

6. Kim is looking for a pen pal in the USA because of/since she wants to practise her written English. 

2. Complete the sentences with because/since/as or because of.

(Hoàn thành câu với because/since/as hoặc because of.)

1. Huệ moved to the city _______ its good job opportunities.

2. I didn’t sign up for an English class _______ my busy schedule.

3. He’s applying for a visa _______ he wants to study abroad.

4. My grandma is learning another language _______ the benefits for her brain.

5. You will be able to be a great teacher _______ you have excellent communication skills.

6. I’m studying English _______ I want to move to the UK.

3. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings. Use the words in brackets.

(Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi. Sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Nick isn’t coming to school today as he has a stomach ache. (BECAUSE OF)

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2. I want to take English lessons online because of the flexible schedules. (AS)

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3. We had our English lesson outside since the weather was nice. (BECAUSE OF)

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4. They’re going to Australia because of wanting to visit the Great Barrier Reef. (BECAUSE)

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5. I’d like to join this class since the class size is small. (BECAUSE OF)

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6. Phương sounds like a native speaker. She has a great English accent. (BECAUSE OF)

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7. He got the job because of his good English speaking skills. (SINCE)

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8. She is top of the class because of her high test scores. (AS)

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Clauses of result

4. Complete the sentences with so or such.

(Hoàn thành câu với so hoặc such.)

1. It was _______ an easy test that all the students got high marks.

2. This is _______ an exciting app that I recommended it to my friends.

3. The course was _______ expensive that I couldn’t afford it.

4. She was _______ tired yesterday that she fell asleep while she was doing her homework.

5. Ms Collins is _______ a great teacher that I want to be in her class again next year.

6. We learn about _______ interesting things in our English class that I never feel bored.

5. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Ly is giving the presentation very fast. I can’t understand her. (SO … THAT)

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2. Geography is an interesting subject. I decided to study it at university. (SUCH … THAT)

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3. It was a great film. I watched it three times in a week. (SUCH … THAT)

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4. Nam is a good student. He always gets the highest grade in the class. (SUCH … THAT)

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5. My little sister’s book are heavy. She can’t carry them to school by herself. (SO … THAT)

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6. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings. Use the words in brackets.

(Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi. Sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc.)

1. It was such an interesting book that I bought it for my friend.

The book was ______________________________________________.

2. The rain was so heavy that they cancelled all our lessons.

There was _________________________________________________.

3. It was such an easy exam that all the students finished early.

The exam was ______________________________________________.

4. The task was so difficult that I had to ask the teacher for help.

It was _____________________________________________________.

5. Neil’s English skills are so good that he can read many English books.

Neil has ___________________________________________________.

6. That book was so exciting that I read it many times.

That was __________________________________________________.

Clauses/Phrases of concession

7. Choose the correct options.

(Chọn các phương án đúng.)

1. Bình wrote an excellent essay although/in spite of the difficult topic.

2. Although/Despite she travels abroad a lot, she doesn’t speak English well.

3. I follow my friends online in spite of/though I don’t really like social media.

4. Even though/In spite of my good writing skills, my speaking skills are not very good.

5. I’m disappointed with my test score despite/even though my teacher is quite pleased with it.

6. Jasmine got the highest grade on the course though/despite missing several lessons.

8. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Matthew loves book about science. It takes him a long time to finish them. (EVEN THOUGH)

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2. Paul finished his homework. He was tired after the football practice. (ALTHOUGH)

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3. Joanna practised her presentation many times. She still wasn’t very confident. (DESPITE)

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4. Giang is very busy with schoolwork and sports. She never misses an English lesson. (IN SPITE OF)

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5. I was able to join the online class. My Internet connection was slow. (THOUGH)

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6. He uses an English-lessons app every day to improve his speaking. He isn’t good at technology. (DESPITE)

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9. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings. Use the words in brackets.

(Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi. Sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Even though it was raining, they played football outside. (IN SPITE OF)

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2. Despite signing up early, Harry didn’t get a place on the English course. (EVEN THOUGH)

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3. Xuân considers herself as a beginner although she speaks English well. (DESPITE)

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4. In spite of her love for technology, Jenny prefers learning English in an in-person class. (ALTHOUGH)

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5. Although he started English lessons three years ago, he can’t speak English well. (DESPITE)

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6. Emma wants to take up another sport despite already playing tennis and golf. (THOUGH)

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Review

10. Choose the correct options.

(Chọn các phương án đúng.)

1. _______ I want to practise my English, I visit online forums.

A. Though                                           B. As                                                   C. So                                                   D. Despite

2. Simon won a prize _______ his brilliant English poem.

A. despite                                            B. although                                         C. because of                          D. such

3. Marco came to school _______ not feeling very well.

A. in spite of                                       B. because of                          C. although                                              D. so

4. The English lessons are _______ cheap that everyone can afford them.

A. such                                                            B. in spite of                                       C. since                                                           D. so

5. It was _______ a fascinating book that I stayed up very late to finish it.

A. so                                                    B. such                                                            C. despite                                            D. even though

6. _______ he finished the test quickly, he didn’t get all the answers right.

A. Despite                                           B. So                                                   C. Because of                          D. Although

7. Châu changed English classes _______ the lessons were too essay for her.

A. because of                          B. in spite of                                       C. because                                               D. such

8. _______ she is very good at maths and science, she struggles with languages.

A. Though                                           B. As                                                   C. Despite                                           D. Because

9. _______ I’m good at writing in English, I still feel shy about speaking it.

A. Because                                          B. Despite                                           C. Although                                        D. In spite of

10. The homework was _______ difficult that it took me two hours to finish it.

A. so                                                    B. such                                                            C. even                                                            D. though

11. _______ visiting three English centres, Franco couldn’t find a good one.

A. In spite                                           B. Though                                           C. Although                                        D. Despite

12. Native speakers find it difficult to understand her _______ her accent.

A. because                                           B. because of                          C. since                                                    D. despite

11. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Our English teacher is funny. He makes us laugh in every lesson. (SO … THAT)

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2. Trang doesn’t speak much English. She has an American father. (IN SPITE OF)

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3. You can’t borrow more library books. You already borrowed five. (SINCE)

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4. Quyên had a terrible stomach ache. She couldn’t finish her homework. (SUCH … THAT)

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5. George is great at speaking English. His writing skills are not good. (ALTHOUGH)

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6. I’m going to an English summer camp. I want to practise the language during the holidays. (AS)

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7. Giang has more job opportunities. She is able to speak English well. (BECAUSE OF)

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8. Gabriel has a slight accent when he speaks English. He grew up in the UK. (DESPITE)

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9. Julie is going to start an English blog. She is planning to improve her writing skills. (BECAUSE)

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10. I was able to get a high mark. I didn’t have much time to revise for the exam. (EVEN THOUGH)

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