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LIÊN TỪ VÀ CÁC DẠNG MỆNH ĐỀ - PHẦN 2
CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS TRANSITION WORDS
I Tóm tắt bài giảng
Addition: In addition, furthermore, moreover, additionally, also, again
Cause - Effect: As a result, As a consequence, resultedly, consequently, therefore, hence / thus
Contrast: However, Nevertheless, Nonetheless, in contrast, on the contrary, notwithstanding
(tuy nhiên), still / yet (ấy thế mà), on the other hand (mặt khác)
Besides (Ngoài ra) / Beside (pre) ( = next to = by: bên cạnh)
I really want to go to the party Besides, it is close to / beside my house
Otherwise: nếu không thì
- My teacher helped me a lot Otherwise, I wouldn't have passed the exam câu điều kiện ẩn
- After the fire, all the books had been burnt or otherwise destroyed (Sau đám cháy tất cả sách
đã bị đốt cháy, nếu không thì bị phá hủy)
Similarly, likewise (một cách tương tự)
Everyone in my class studies 3 hours a day We should do likewise / similarly
(Mọi người trong lớp tôi học 3 tiếng mỗi ngày Chúng tôi cũng nên làm như vậy.)
In fact (thực ra): nhấn mạnh
He looks very young In fact, he is in his 40's
In theory: theo lý thuyết, In practice: thực tế là
Indeed (thực sự là) : dùng để nhấn mạnh
He is a hard - working employee Indeed, he works ten hours a day
Accordingly: tương xứng với, theo đó
Susan is an intern and she is paid accordingly
(Susan là một thực tập viên và cô ấy được trả tương xứng với.)
Finally: After years of arguing, they finally got divorced
Instead: thay vào đó Ví dụ: I don't have coffee Why we don’t drink tea instead
Namely: ví dụ ( = for example, for instance)
Malaria can be prevented, namely by taking tables and by using nets
Bài tập vận dụng: ( Chữa trong video )
Bài 1 Chọn phương án đúng nhất để hoàn thành câu
1 You need to work harder ., you'll get fired
A Otherwise B Moreover C Instead
2 We didn't want to go to Brazil we went to Vietnamese
A instead B accordingly C otherwise
3 He is a very weak president; most people support him
A otherwise B instead C Nevertheless
4 We wanted to go to the beach; it started to rain and we stayed at home
A otherwise B However C namely
5 She is a very smart woman; it is not at all surprising that she got the job
A Nevertheless B Similarly C Therefore
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6 He has a terrible voice; he will go down in history as the worst singer ever
A undoubtedly B otherwise C still
7 John has very little money; , his brother Jacob is a millionaire
A in contrast B nonetheless C similarly
8 Roberta didn't have all the ingredients to bake a cake; , she decided to
prepare something else
A finally B indeed C therefore
9 He couldn't tell her the truth; , he lied
A finally B similarly C instead
10 I really don't know why he came; , I would tell you
A otherwise B instead C in contrast
Bài 2
Part A Directions: Choose from among these conjunctive adverbs to complete each sentence:
consequently otherwise on the other hand furthermore
1 Buying and living in a 200-year-old house would be interesting; , it would
probably be very expensive to maintain
2 You'll have to start taking better care of your body and stop smoking; , you'll die
early
3 Thao had a bad experience shopping at that store; , she decided never to shop
there again
4 Growing apples is an interesting hobby which provides me with a lot of pleasure; ,
I don't need to buy apples at the store
5 Patricia and Karl lost interest in each other; , they both agreed to a divorce
6 Golf is a very fun sport; , it's very expensive
7 The party became kind of boring after Toby left; , everyone went home soon
afterwards
8 If we arrive at the restaurant early, we'll get a good seat; , the restaurant won't feel
very lively
9 You should buy these boots while they're on sale; _, you'll have to pay full price
next week
10 When the economy went into recession, business slowed down; _, Hector was laid off
Part B Directions: Choose from among these conjunctive adverbs to complete each sentence:
1 The jury found the man found guilty on all charges of murder; _, he was sentenced
to life in prison
2 I would like to see the new exhibit; _, there might not be enough time to do that
3 Becoming a doctor isn't easy _to many years of studying medicine, you have to deal
with uncomfortable situations all the time
4 My friend, Jeff, wants to ask Wanda out on a date; _, he's too nervous
5 Steve wanted more excitement in his life; _, he decided to join the U.S military in
hopes of going to Iraq
6 This is a very useful tool; , it's easy to carry inside a pocket
7 Carbon dioxide levels are rising in the earth's atmosphere; _, temperatures around the
planet are increasing
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8 Finding a new job can be a time-consuming process; , it can be costly if you need to
buy a new suit and send out resumes
9 The company she works for is expanding; _, it won't start hiring new workers until next
year
10 Tony has stopped watching what he eats; _, he's starting to get really heavy
II Bài về nhà
Exercise 1 Choose the best, most natural-sounding conjunctive adverb (adverbial conjunction)
for each sentence:
1 He tried his best; , he couldn't pass the exam
A still B otherwise C subsequently
2 I will try to get a discount; _, I won't buy this TV
A subsequently B otherwise C still
3 He is a very unlikeable person; _, most people seem to like him
A otherwise B subsequently C still
4 We got to the beach; , we swam in the ocean
A then B nevertheless C besides
5 He is great tennis player; , he couldn't beat Roger Federer
A then B besides C nevertheless
6 I totally disagree with his interpretation; , he's no authority on the subject
A then B besides C nevertheless
7 George makes a lot of money; _, he's a very stingy person
A nevertheless B then C besides
8 Frank didn't give his brothers presents; , he gave each of them an envelope with $50
A subsequently B instead C also
9 I don't like her face; , she smokes, which is something I hate
A instead B also C subsequently
10 James finished his degree at Oxford University; , he settled in London and took up a
position with a large international bank
A instead B also C subsequently
11 None of us knew our lines on Monday; _ , the show opened successfully on Saturday
A nonetheless B consequently C instead
12 There are many things wrong with my truck; _, it needs an oil change, new tires, and a
new battery
A meanwhile B for example
13 You really don’t need new shoes; , you don’t have any money
A next B moreover
14 It was a hot day; _, we closed all the windows and turned on the air conditioner and all the
fans
A on the contrary B therefore
15 Jen’s tire was flat; , we called a tow truck
A thus B furthermore
Exercise 2 Complete the following sentences using an appropriate transitional adverb
(conjunctive adverb)
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1 Mary's work is wonderful: she got a raise
2 Lucie was a terrible employee ; she got promoted
3 We hope to receive the order on time; we will cancel
4 Bernie had seniority; he was laid off
5 to your request of last week, we are sending you a catalog
6 She was attractive; she was not beautiful
7 last week, she has not been the same
8 the boss arrives, I am the one who makes rules
9 he can, the director will receive you
10 Please be on time; try to be early
11 we are thinking of expending
12 fulfill his contact, he will have to submit his sketches by Friday
13 an invoice is paid by cheque,make sure it is deposited as soon as possible
14 Our company expanded; we hired new personnel
15 you can type a new letter
16 Vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and antioxidants and……… eating vegetables is
essential for good health
17 ‘The last bus has gone.’ ‘……… , we are going to have to walk.’
18 ……… the starter, I thought the meal was nice
19 I bought that car It looked good and, ……… , it was reasonably priced
20 Studies seem to suggest that bright blue and bright yellow are the most visible
and ……… the safest colors for vehicles
21 You had better mend your ways; ……… , you will land in serious trouble
22 She didn’t leave her husband ……… the fact that he had cheated on her
23 ……… each individual is unique in many ways, members of the same species share
many common characteristics
24 They have recruited more people and ……… the service has improved
25 I was not confident of winning ………, I decided to give it a try
KEY
Exercise 1
1A 2B 3C 4A 5C 6B 7A 8B 9B 10A 11 A 12 B 13 B 14 B 15 A
Exercise 2
1 accordingly 2 nevertheless 3 otherwise 4 however 5 Further
6 although 7 Since 8 Until 9 as soon as 10 moreover
11 Actually 12 In order to 13 Whenever 14 therefore 16 Meanwhile
16 hence 17 Then 18 Apart from 19 moreover 20 therefore
21 otherwise 22 despite 23 Although 24 consequently 25 Nevertheless