BÀI 5. PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF CONCESSION
CỤM TỪ & MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ SỰ NHƯỢNG BỘ
Exercise 151. Combine each two sentences using the suggested word.
- Matthew doesn’t know any French though it was one of his school subjects.
- Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good health.
- Our team won by a large margin but no one thought we would win the championship.
- Laura felt unwell in spite of this she went on working.
- We couldn’t get tickets in spite of queuing for an hour.
- The goods were never delivered despite the promise we had received.
- Even though she got a B.A. degree, she earned her living by selling newspaper.
- Even though I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me.
- I enjoyed the film in spite of the silly story.
- We hardly ever see each other despite living in the same street.
- Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village.
- In spite of having very little money. They are happy.
- I got very wet in the rain even though I had an umbrella.
- I couldn’t sleep despite being tired.
- Though he liked the sweater, he decided not to buy it.
- I didn’t get the job in spite of having all the necessary qualifications.
- It was still hot in the room even though I had turned on the air conditioner.
- Laura wants to fly in spite of the fact that she feels afraid.
- Trevor didn’t notice the sign even though it was right in front of him.
- I’m no better despite the fact that I’ve taken the pills.
Exercise 152. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best complete the preceding sentence.
Câu |
Đáp |
Giải thích |
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Câu |
Đáp |
Giải thích |
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án |
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án |
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B |
Although (clause of concession) |
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Although (clause of concession) |
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2. |
A |
Although (clause of concession) |
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12. |
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though (clause of concession) |
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3. |
B |
Although (clause of concession) |
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13. |
B |
although (clause of concession) |
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4. |
B |
If (conditional sentences type 1) |
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14. |
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in spite of (phrase of concession) |
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5. |
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after (adverbial time clause) |
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15. |
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although (clause of concession) |
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6. |
C |
not only__but also (cấu trúc) |
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16. |
D |
Although (clause of concession) |
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However: tuy nhiên (concession) |
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D |
Although (clause of concession) |
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however: tuy nhiên (concession) |
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D |
A and C are correct (clause) |
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9. |
A |
Unless (conditional type 1) |
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19. |
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Although (clause of concession) |
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10. |
B |
Moreove: hơn nữa |
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20. |
A |
Although (clause of concession) |
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Exercise 153. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best complete the preceding sentence.
Câu |
Đáp |
Giải thích |
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Câu |
Đáp |
Giải thích |
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án |
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án |
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1. |
A |
although (clause of concession) |
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11. |
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Although (clause of concession) |
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2. |
A |
Despite (phrase of concession) |
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12. |
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although (clause of concession) |
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3. |
B |
However: tuy nhiên (concession) |
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13. |
C |
however: tuy nhiên (concession) |
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4. |
D |
although (clause of concession) |
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14. |
C |
however: tuy nhiên (concession) |
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5. |
B |
However: tuy nhiên (concession) |
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15. |
C |
Despite (phrase of concession) |
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6. |
C |
although (clause of concession) |
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16. |
C |
Although (clause of concession) |
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7. 8. 9. 10. |
B C B C |
but (clause of concession) However: tuy nhiên (concession) but (clause of concession) Although (clause of concession) |
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D C B B |
Though (clause of concession) despite (phrase of concession) Although (clause of concession) though (clause of concession) |
Exercise 154. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best complete the preceding sentence.
Câu |
Đáp |
Giải thích |
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Câu |
Đáp |
Giải thích |
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án |
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án |
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1. |
D |
In spite of (phrase of concession) |
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clause to phrase of concession |
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2. |
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Despite (phrase of concession) |
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12. |
C |
clause to phrase of concession |
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3. |
D |
In spite of (phrase of concession) |
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13. |
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clause to phrase of concession |
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4. |
C |
although (clause of concession) |
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14. |
C |
phrase to clause of concession |
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5. |
B |
despite (phrase of concession) |
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15. |
B |
clause to phrase of concession |
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D |
Despite (phrase of concession) |
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16. |
A |
clause to clause of concession |
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7. |
A |
Although (clause of concession) |
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17. |
B |
Despite (phrase of concession) |
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8. |
C |
phrase to clause of concession |
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18. |
D |
despite (phrase of concession) |
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A |
phrase to clause of concession |
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19. |
B |
clause of concession |
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10. |
D |
phrase to clause of concession |
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20. |
B |
despite (phrase of concession) |
Exercise 155: Choose the best answer among the A, B, C, or D provided to finish each of the incomplete sentences below.
Câu |
Đáp |
Giải thích |
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Câu |
Đáp |
Giải thích |
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án |
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án |
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D |
A and B (clause of concession) |
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11. |
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but (clause of concession) |
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2. |
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so that (clause of purpose) |
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12. |
D |
As soon as (time clause) |
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3. |
D |
A and C (clause of purpose) |
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13. |
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until (adverbial time clause) |
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4. |
C |
in case (conditional case) |
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14. |
A |
while (adverbial time clause) |
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5. |
D |
despite (phrase of concession) |
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15. |
B |
after (adverbial time clause) |
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6. |
D |
because of (phrase of reason) |
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16. |
B |
so (clause of result) |
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7. |
D |
all are correct (clause of reason) |
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17. |
C |
In spite of (phrase of concession) |
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8. |
A |
If (conditional sentences type 1) |
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18. |
B |
so many stars (cause & effect) |
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9. |
B |
in spite of (phrase of concession) |
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19. |
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so much work (cause & effect) |
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10. |
C |
Although (clause of concession) |
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20. |
D |
such an old (cause & effect) |
Exercise 156: Choose the best answer among the A, B, C, or D provided to finish each of the incomplete sentences below.
Câu |
Đáp án |
Giải thích |
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C because (clause of reason) |
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2. |
A |
unless (conditional sentence) |
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D Because of (phrase of reason) |
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4. |
D B and C (clause of result) |
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5. |
A However (clause of result) |
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6. |
B |
so that she can (clause of purpose) |
7. |
C |
unless (conditional sentence) |
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C so as not to (phrase of purpose) |
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9. |
C to learn (clause of purpose) |
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10. |
A because of (phrase of reason) |
Câu |
Đáp Án |
Giải thích |
11. |
C |
such a big (cause & effect) |
12. |
A |
so far (cause & effect) |
13. |
B |
In spite of (phrase of concession) |
14. |
C |
to tell (cause & effect) |
15. |
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so that (clause of purpose) |
16. |
B |
Despite (phrase of concession) |
17. |
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since (adverbial time clause) |
18. |
D |
Although (clause of concession) |
19. |
D |
too strong (cause & effect) |
20. |
C |
because (clause of reason) |
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