PHRASE AND CLAUSE OF PURPOSE
Exercise 1: Rewrite the second sentence using the words in brackets.
1) We hurried to school so as not to be late. (so that)
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2) He climbed the tree in order to get a better view. (in order that)
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3) I need to buy some laundry detergent so that I will wash my clothes. (in order to)
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4) Tom was playing very softly so that he wouldn’t disturb anyone. (so as not to)
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5) We should take advantage of the scientific achievements of the world so as to develop our national
economy ( so that)
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6) I wish we had a garden so that the children can play in. (to)
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7) The government took these measures to reduce crime. (so that)
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8) I went to the shop to get some eggs. (for)
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9) I opened the window to let in some air. (for)
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10) I went to a private school for English lessons. (to)
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11) Sophia wanted Jack to call her and gave him her telephone number. (so that)
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12) We couldn’t see well in the cinema and we changed the seats. (in order that)
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13) Sam went to a specialist to get treatment. (for)
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14. The boy tiptoed into the room so as not to wake up the baby. (so that)
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PHRASE AND CLAUSE OF RESULT
Exercise 2. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.
1. My grandpa held me tightly when he hugged me. I couldn’t breathe for a moment. (so..that)
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2. There were few people at the meeting. It was cancelled. (so..that)
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3. I don’t like going to class. We’re having beautiful weather. (such…that)
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4. It was an expensive car. We couldn’t afford to buy it. (so…that)
It……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The tornado struck with great force. It lifted automobiles off the ground. (such…that)
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6. Vicky had so much work to do. She was sure she’d never finish it. (such…that)
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7. I haven’t seen her for such a long time. I’ve forgotten what she looks like. (so…that)
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8. Keren is a good pianist. I’m surprised that she didn’t do into music professionally. (such…that)
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PHRASE AND CLAUSE OF CONCESSION
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>No matter .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 4. Change clauses of concession to phrases.
1. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
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2. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red
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3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
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4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
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5. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
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6. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor.
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7. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
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8. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
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9. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
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10. We did the test well though it was difficult.
Exercise 5: Rewite the sentences using the word in bracket
1. They are rich, but they aren't happy. no matter
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2. I’d rather have a room of my own though it is small. however
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3. He got good jobs, but he was not satisfied. no matter
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4. If you should do any job, you should do it devotedly. whatever
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5. Anyone who gains the most points wins the competition. whoever
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6. Although he had taken any kind of exercise, he got fatter and fatter. whatever
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7. Although he lived anywhere else, he always thought of his homeland. No matter
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8. My roof leaks every time it rains. whenever
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9. He may say something, but don't trust him. no matter
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10. You should always study hard although you encounter difficulties. whatever
PHRASE AND CLAUSE OF REASON
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences
1. He was late for school because his bike was broken.
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3. Most people think jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
Since ........................................................................................................................................................
5. Computers can be used for various purposes, so they become very popular today.
Because of ...................................................................................................................................................
6. I didn’t buy the coat. It was so expensive. (as)
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7. I’d work all weekend. I had Monday off. (seeing)
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8. My father gave up his job. His health is poor. (on account of)
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9. The car is in excellent condition. It’s a bargain. (because of)
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10. I feel much more confident. I’m qualified (now)
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Exercise 7. Change clauses of reason to phrases of reason.
1. Jim had to give up jogging because he had sprained his ankle severly.
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2. The water in most rivers í unsafe to drink because it's polluted.
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3. We had to stay in London an extra day because it was foggy at the airport.
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4. Bill has to do all of the cooking and cleaning beacuse his wife is ilk
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5. We all have received the best of everything because our parents are generous.
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6. I couldn't get to sleep last night because it was noisy in the next apartment.
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7. John has to sit in the front row in class because he has poor eyesight.
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8. We stopped our car because the traffic lights turned red.
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9. She couldn't see the road because the wall was too high.
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10. We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.
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11. Sarah will not walk across a bridge because she's afraid of heights.
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12. Mark's doctor has advised him to exercise regulary because he is overwight.
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13. Piranhas can devour an entire cow in several minutes because their teeth are extremely sharp.
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14. Most students couldn't do the final exam because it was extremely difficult.
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15. Join succeeded in his exam because he worked hard and methodically.
Bài tập trác nghiệm tổng hợp
Choose the best answer for the following sentences
1. Last yeas I earned _____my sister, who has a better position.
a. twice as much as b. twice more than b. twice as many as d. twice as more as
2. I moved to the front of the room _______ I could see better.
a. so as to b. in order to c. to d. so that
3. We set off early…………………..we wouldn’t get stuck in the traffic
a. although b. so that c. because d. in case
4. Fatemah looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she_____
a. was screaming b. had screamed c. screamed d. screams
5. By the time Alfonso finally graduated from high school, he_____ seven different schools because his
parents moved frequently.
a. attended b. was attending c. had attended d. had been attending
6. Until you learn to relax more, you_____ your ability to speak English.
a. haven't improved b. aren't improving c. don't improve d. won't improve
7. I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I _____ to the library.
a. go b. went c. had gone d. have gone
8. Before I stated the car, all of the passengers_____ their seat belts.
a. will buckle b. had buckled c. buckle d. have buckled
9. _____ the room, the man was no longer there.
a. Entering b. When we entered
c. On entering d. Having entered
10. It looks as if the game_____ unless the rain stops.
a. will cancel b. would be cancelled c. will be cancelled d. would cancel
11. _____ Mrs. Richards was entering the dining-room, there was a knock on the front door.
a. At the very moment b. So long as c. Only when d. During the time
12. When did you eat? As soon as he came, we _____ our dinner.
a. must have eaten b. ate c. were eating d. had eaten
13. How can we measure the price and things? However much_____ it will be worth it.
a. it cost b. it costs c. does it cost d. costs it
14. "The new mathematics teachers seems very pleasant".
a. a such nice b. a so nice c. such nice d. such a nicw
15. "I find the local newspaper to be _____ uninformative".
"Yes, there is hardly any international news".
a. so b. such c. so much d. such much
16. "Here, I brought you some flowers from my garden".
"Thank you. They're_____ beautiful colors".
a. so b. as c. such d. too
17. "Do you know why Erica failed the test?"
"I don't know. She spent_____ time studying".
a. so b. such much c. so much d. much
18. "Wendy is really tall for her age".
"She is so tall_____ her friends make fun of her".
a. so b. as c. that d. much
19. Some people are tall, _____ others are short.
a. whereas b. when c. as d. so
20. In some nations coffee is the favourite beverage, _____ in others it is tea.
a. when b. where c. while d. which
21. After Jessica_____ her agree, she intends to work in her father's company.
a. will finish b. will have finished
c. finishes d. is finishing
22. By the time I go to bed tonight, I _____ my work for the day.
a. will finish b. have finished c. will have finished d. finish
23. When my parents_____ for a visit tomorrow, they will see our new baby of the first time.
a. will arrive b. arrived c. will have arrived d. arrive
24. I am lighting the fire so that the house _______ be warm when they return.
a. would b. wouldn’t c. will d. won’t
25. Mary worked hard _______ pass the examination.
a. as so to b. so as to c. so that to d. in order not to
26. he comes to the theater with me, I shall go alone.
a. Because of b. Because c. Unless d. When
27. The students arrived late the traffic jam.
a. because b. owing to c. despite d. so
28. He hurried so that he ________ miss the train.
a. won’t b. doesn’t c. didn’t d. wouldn’t
29. It seems that whenever I travel abroad I _____ to take something need.
a. for got b. am forgetting c. forget d. had forgotten
30. When I see the doctor this afternoon, I _____ him to look at my throat.
a. will ask b. asked c. will have asked d. ask
31. After ancient Greek athletes won a race in the Olympics, they_____ a simple crown of olive leaves.
a. received b. had received c. were receiving d. have received
32. After the race_____, the celebration began.
a. had been won b. is won c. will be won d. has been won
33. I'll return Bod's pen to him next time I _____ him.
a. see b. will see c. will have seen d. have seen
34. I_____ all of the questions correctly since I began this grammar exercise on verb tenses.
a. am answering b. answer c. have answered d. answered
35. A small stone struck the windshield while we _____ down the gravel road.
a. drive b. were driving c. had driven d. had been driving
36. As soon as Martina saw the fire, she_____ the fire department.
a. was telephoning b. telephoned c. had telephoned d. telephones.
37. Before Jennifer won the lottery, she_____ any kind of contest.
a. hasn't entered b. didn't enter c. wasn't entering d. hadn't entered
38. Every time Prakash sees a movie made in India, he_____ homesick.
a. will have felt b. felt c. feels d. is feeling
39. Since I left Venezuela six years ago, I_____ to visit friends and family several times.
a. return b. will have returned
c. am returning d. have returned
40. While he was washing his new car, Mr. de Rosa_____ a small dent in the rear fender
a. has discovered b. was discovering c. is discovering d. discovered
