Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator (because, so that, before, although) to fill in the blank.

8. Read the sentences. Which are simple sentences (S)? Which are compound sentences (C)?

(Đọc các câu. Câu nào là câu đơn (S)? Câu ghép (C) là gì?)

9. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc.)

1. The volcano shook strongly. The lava erupted from the top. (AND)

(Núi lửa rung chuyển mạnh. Dung nham phun trào từ trên cao. (VÀ))

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2. We had a great holiday in New Zealand. It rained all the time. (ALTHOUGH)

(Chúng tôi đã có một kỳ nghỉ tuyệt vời ở New Zealand. Trời mưa suốt. (MẶC DÙ))

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3. I got home from the dinner. I sent a thank-you note to my host. (AFTER)

(Tôi đi ăn tối về nhà. Tôi đã gửi một lời cảm ơn đến chủ nhà của tôi. (SAU KHI))

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4. George lost his house in the earthquake. He is staying with his aunt these days. (SO)

(George bị mất nhà trong trận động đất. Những ngày này anh ấy đang ở với dì của mình. (VÌ THẾ))

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5. Anna visited the Côn Đảo Islands. She travelled to Việt Nam last year. (WHEN)

(Anna đến thăm quần đảo Côn Đảo. Cô ấy đã đến Việt Nam vào năm ngoái. (KHI))

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6. She decorated her house with flowers. Her guests arrived at the party. (BEFORE)

(Cô ấy trang trí nhà bằng hoa. Khách của cô đã đến dự tiệc. (TRƯỚC KHI))

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7. Paul didn’t go out last week. He had to prepare for his presentation. (BECAUSE)

(Tuần trước Paul đã không đi chơi. Anh ấy phải chuẩn bị cho bài thuyết trình của mình. (BỞI VÌ))

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8. After the lessons, students can have football practice. They can join a music class. (OR)

(Sau giờ học, học sinh có thể tập đá bóng. Họ có thể tham gia một lớp học âm nhạc. (HOẶC))

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Simple/Compound/Complex sentences

5. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng từ trong ngoặc.)

1. We can cook dinner. We can order some pizza. (OR)

2. Lucas ate his dinner. Then he brushed his teeth. (AFTER)

3. I have got a skateboard. I hardly ever ride it. (BUT)

4. Jessica likes swimming. She also likes riding her bike. (AND)

5. His parents felt proud. He won the art competition. (WHEN)

6. The bus didn't come this morning. I walked to school. (SO)

7. I don't eat a lot of fatty and sugary foods. I like them. (ALTHOUGH)                                                                                                                

8. My mum went to bed early last night. She had a headache. (BECAUSE)

Simple/ Compound/ Complex sentences

(Câu đơn/ Câu ghép/ Câu phức)

8. Fill in each gap with because, if, before, so or although.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với because, if, before, so hoặc although.)

1. In Japan, you should take off your shoes _______ you enter houses.

2. Many students enjoy taking part in after-school activities _______ they are fun.

3. _______ you want to try Vietnamese dishes, you should learn how to use chopsticks.

4. No one was badly injured in the car crash _______ the accident looked terrible.

5. You shouldn't speak loudly in pagodas and temples, _______ everyone can enjoy the peace and quiet.

9. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc.)

1. He didn't enjoy his holiday in Thailand. The weather was so terrible. (BECAUSE)

(Anh ấy không tận hưởng kỳ nghỉ ở Thái Lan. Thời tiết thật khủng khiếp.)

He didn't enjoy his holiday in Thailand because the weather was so terrible.

(Anh ấy không tận hưởng kỳ nghỉ ở Thái Lan vì thời tiết quá tệ.)

Because the weather was so terrible, he didn't enjoy his holiday in Thailand.

(Vì thời tiết quá tệ nên anh ấy đã không tận hưởng được kỳ nghỉ ở Thái Lan.)

2. Betty arrived home from her trip. She sent a 'thank-you' note to her new friend. (WHEN)

(Betty đã về nhà sau chuyến đi. Cô ấy đã gửi lời cảm ơn tới người bạn mới của mình.)

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3. Everyone left the birthday party. Then, Jasmine opened all of her gifts. (AFTER)

(Mọi người rời khỏi bữa tiệc sinh nhật. Sau đó, Jasmine mở tất cả quà của mình.)

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4. Modern life is always changing. Many people enjoy following their traditions. (ALTHOUGH)

(Cuộc sống hiện đại luôn thay đổi. Nhiều người thích làm theo truyền thống của họ.)

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5. Customs are different all over the world. You should learn them before your visit to a new country. (SO)

(Hải quan ở các nơi trên thế giới đều khác nhau. Bạn nên tìm hiểu chúng trước khi đến thăm một đất nước mới.)

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Simple/Compound/Complex sentences

4. Choose the correct options.

(Chọn các phương án đúng.)

Dear Tom,

My name is Bảo (1) but/and I’m 14 years old. I really want an e-pal from the UK (2) because /if I want to practise my English. I have English lessons three times a week, (3) or/but I don’t only learn English at school. (4) Although/As soon as I wake up, I listen to English songs. In the evening, I often play computer games (5) or/but read English books. I play games (6) after/so I finish my homework. I play online, (7) if/so I can talk to the other players (8) or/and we always use English. (9) Before/Because I go to bed, I read a book in English (10) although/when some words are difficult!

Write back.

Bảo

5. Rewire the sentences using the words in brackets. Add commas where necessary. Write compound (compound sentence) or complex (complex sentence).

(Viết lại câu sử dụng từ trong ngoặc. Thêm dấu phẩy khi cần thiết. Viết câu ghép (câu ghép) hoặc phức (câu phức).)

1. I took an umbrella with me. It might rain. (BECAUSE)

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2. We can go to the cinema. We can play computer games. (OR)

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3. We went shopping at the mall. Then we had coffee at a cafe. (BEFORE)

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4. He eats healthy food. He doesn’t like green vegetables. (BUT)

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5. Trinh had dinner. She finished her homework first. (AS SOON AS)

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6. Yên wants to be a basketball player. She practices every day. (SO)

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7. I enjoy swimming in the sea. My sister enjoys going hiking in the forest. (AND)

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8. Dan watched the football match. He isn’t interested in football. (ALTHOUGH)

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Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator (because, so that, before, although) to fill in the blank.

Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator (because, so that, before, although) to fill in the blank.

Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator (because, so that, before, although) to fill in the blank.

Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator (because, so that, before, although) to fill in the blank.