ADVERBIAL CLAUSES

A. ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF CONCESSION
( mặc dù…)
1. Các từ dùng với mệnh đề :

- Even though
- Though it was cold , I went swimming.
- Although

2. Các từ dùng với cụm danh từ/ danh từ:

- I went swimming despite the cold weather.
in spite of
B. ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF REASON
( bởi vì…..)
1. Các từ dùng với mệnh đề :
- Because → Because he was sleepy, he went to bed.
- Since → Since he isn’t interested in the film, he stayed at home.
- Now that → Now that Peggy has a car, she can drive to school.
- As → As I’m short of money, I can’t lend you any.
- As long as → As long as you aren’t busy, could you help me do it?
→ Các từ này có nghĩa là “ bởi vì”,“ vì , do...”
→ Mđề chỉ lí do nếu dứng sau mệnh đề chính thì không có dấu phẩy.
→ Mđề chỉ lí do nếu đứng sau m.đề chính thì không có dấu phẩy.
2. Các từ dùng với danh từ / cụm dtừ:
- because of → Because of the bad weather, we went swimming
- due to → Due to the bad weather, we went swimming
- owing to → Owing to the bad weather, we went swimming
- thanks to → Thanks to the bad weather, we went swimming
→ Các từ này có nghĩa “ vì , do..”
→ Là giới từ, theo sau là danh từ hoặc ngữ d. từ .
EXERCISES:
1.Fill in the blank with : though/ although; because; because of; despite/ in spite of
2. Reduce or expand them.
1. Betty moved from the dormitory _________ the noise.
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2. __________ the light rain, the match was cancelled.
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3. We had a disagreement __________ we didn’t speak the same language.
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4. __________ his wealth, he wasn’t spoiled.
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5. They are buying a lot of food _________ their friends are coming for dinner.
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6. _________ his bad leg, he couldn’t walk fast.
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7. ________ the differences in culture and civilization, they can’t understand each other.
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8. _________ mother’s dislike of wine, she drank it a little to keep herself warm.
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9. __________ he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.
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10. _________ the high prices, my children insist on travelling so often.
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11. He ate a lot of meat _________ he is on a diet.
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12. We respect him _________ his honesty.
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13. Mary told me the secret __________ having promised not to do so.
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14. ________ Mai’s sadness, she tried to smile.
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15. We took many pictures _________ the sky was cloudy.
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16. I couldn’t understand the lesson __________ my absence.
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17. _________ his wife’s presence, we said nothing about him.
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18. My grandmother told interesting stories __________ her poor memory.
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19._______ not having enough money, he couldn’t buy the house.
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20. We learn English __________ it is important to our job.
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21. __________ it rained heavily, they went out.
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22. _________ he is kind, everybody likes him.
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23. We arrived late ________ the bad traffic.
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24. She only accepted the job ___________ the high salary.
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25. We have to study _____________ our exams next week.
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26. He closed the windows _____________ it was hot and stuffy.
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27. There will be no class tomorrow _________ it is a national hooliday.
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28. He couldn’t play the game _________ his foot injury.
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29. __________ the storm warnings, they went out last night.
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30. She didn’t buy the shirt ________ the price was too high.
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31. I started to cough _______ there was smoke in the room.
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32. ________ the heavy snow, the travellers continued the trip in the wood.
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33. ________ driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
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34. Governments advise giving ut smoking ________ its harm for health.
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35. She was angry ________ his bad behaviour.
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36. ____________ the slippery roads, he couldn’t drive fast.
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37. Tom bought that used car __________ my advice.
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38. Mr Walkins is surprisingly active _________ his age.
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39. ___________ the high cost of living here, there are many advantages.
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40. That student can’t speak fluently ____________ his vocabulary is limited.