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MỆNH ĐỀ

CỤM TỪ

1. CHỈ MỤC ĐÍCH

S + V + so that + S + will/ would + V.

in order that can / could

may/ might

S + V + (not) to + V.

in order (not) to

so as (not) to

*Chú ý: Nếu 2 vế khác chủ ngữ => in order (for sb) + (not) to V

2. CHỈ KẾT QUẢ

  1. S + be + so + adj + that + S + V.

V adv

(quá … đến nỗi mà …)

2. S + be + such + (a/an) + adj + N + that + S + V.

cụm danh từ

*Chú ý:

It was such a hot day that we all went swimming.

so hot a day

  1. S + be + adj + enough + (for sb) + to V.

V adv

(đủ … để có thể …)

2. too + adj / adv + (for sb) + to V

(quá … không thể …)

*Chú ý:

  • enough + N + to V
  • so many / much / few / little + N

3. CHỈ NGUYÊN NHÂN HOẶC LÝ DO

Because

Since + S + V, S + V. = S + V, so S + V.

As

Seeing that

S + V + because of + its / her/ … + N.

due to + the + Ving / being + adj.

owing to +sở hữu cách + the fact that + S + V.

mệnh đề danh từ

4. CHỈ SỰ NHƯỢNG BỘ / TƯƠNG PHẢN

Although

Though + S + V, S + V. = S + V, but S + V.

Even though

S + V + in spite of + its / her/ … + N.

despite + the + Ving / being + adj.

+sở hữu cách + the fact that + S + V.

mệnh đề danh từ

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Task #4: Mệnh đề trang ngữ và cụm từ chỉ sự tương phản

MỆNH ĐỀ

CỤM TỪ

4. CHỈ SỰ NHƯỢNG BỘ / TƯƠNG PHẢN

Although

Though + S + V, S + V. = S + V, but S + V.

Even though

S + V + in spite of + its / her/ … + N.

despite + the + Ving / being + adj.

+sở hữu cách + the fact that + S + V.

mệnh đề danh từ

No matter how + adj/ adv + S + V, S + V.

No matter what (+ N ) + S + V, S + V.

No matter who / when /where /why + S + V, S + V.

No matter how = however

No matter what = whatever

No matter who = whoever

No matter when = whenever

No matter where = wherever

  • No matter how beautiful she is, I don’t like her.

(Dù cô ta có xinh đẹp như thế nào chăng nữa, tôi cũng không thích cô ta.)

  • No matter what you say, I don’t believe you.

(Dù bạn có nói gì đi chăng nữa, tôi không tin bạn.)

  • No matter what good jobs he got, he wasn’t satisfied.

(Dù anh ta đã có được những công việc tốt thế nào đi chăng nữa, anh ấy vẫn không hài lòng.)

  • No matter where /Wherever you go, I’m still right here waiting for you.

(Dù em có đi đâu chăng nữa, anh vẫn sẽ ở đây chờ đợi em.)

  • No matter what /Whatever you do, I’m still right here waiting for you.

(Dù em có làm gì đi chăng nữa, anh vẫn sẽ ở đây chờ đợi em.)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

  1. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)
  2. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)
  3. My foot was injured but I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)
  4. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)
  5. Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in a good health. (but)
  6. Laura wants to fly but she feels afraid. (in spite of the fact)
  7. I’m no better. I’ve taken the pills. (despite the fact)
  8. French was one of Matthew’s school subject but he doesn’t know any of it. (even though)
  9. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite)
  10. Trevor didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (though)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

  • I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

2.We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

3.My foot was injured but I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

4. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

5. Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in a good health. (but)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

6. Laura wants to fly but she feels afraid. (in spite of the fact)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

7. I’m no better. I’ve taken the pills. (despite the fact)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

8. French was one of Matthew’s school subject but he doesn’t know any of it. (even though)

9. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite)

10. Trevor didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (though)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

9. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite)

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Exercise 4. Rewrite these sentences with a clause or a phrase of concession

10. Trevor didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (though)