BÀI TẬP LIÊN TỪ

Bài 1: Hoàn thành câu

1. Deserts are harsh and dry, ________ many plants grow there. (for, so, yet)

2. Linda looked at the antique rocker, ________ she couldn’t afford to buy it. (and, but, or)

3. Patty might go to the library, ________ she might stay home. (but, so, nor)

4. Sue jogs every day, _______ she wants to stay in shape. (but, yet, for)

5. His shoes are worn, _______ he has no socks. (for, so, or)

6. Guy is a contractor, _______ he knows the construction business. (so, and, but)

7. Bill went to work, _______ he didn’t punch in. (or, but, so)

8. My brother is in the play, _______ I want to attend the first performance. (or, so, for)

9. Annette couldn’t go, ________ she was tired. (nor, yet, for)

10. Your niece and I went out to lunch, ________ we both ordered fish. (and, or, yet)

Bài 2: Hoàn thành câu

1. My car has a radio _________ a CD player. (but, or, and)

2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but, nor, or)

3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)

4. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)

5. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)

6. Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream better? (or, nor, and)

7. I have to go to work at six, _________ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)

8. I was on time, _________ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)

9. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _________ she takes the bus everywhere. (but, yet, so)

10. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _________ there were several new artifacts on
display. (but, for, yet)

Bài 3: Chọn từ đúng

1. She is neither polite _______ funny. (or, nor, not, yet)

2. _______ that is the case, _______ I’m not surprised about what’s happening.
a. If/ then b. Scarcely/ when c. Whether/ or

3. Have you made a decision about _______ to go to the movies _______ not?

a. If/ then b. Either/ or c. Whether/ or d. What with/ and

4. _______ had I put my umbrella away, _______ it started raining.

a. No sooner/ than b. If/ then c. What with/ and d. Neither/ nor

5. This salad is _______ delicious _______ healthy.

a. Whether/ or b. Both/ and c. Scarcely/ when d. Rather/ than

6. _________husband ____________ wife loved going to the cinema

a. both/ and b. either/ or c. neither/ nor d. whether/ or

7. What is her name? It’s _____________ Ann _______ Annalisa.

a. both/ and b. either/ or c. neither/ nor d. whether/ or

8. I’m vegan, I eat ___________ dairy __________ eggs

a. both/ and b. either/ or c. neither/ nor d. whether/ or

9. Andrew wasn’t sure __________ to go on holiday ____________ stay at home

a. both/ and b. either/ or c. neither/ nor d. whether/ or

10. It snowed ___________ in Barcelona, ____________ in neighboring cities

a. both/ and b. either/ or c. neither/ nor d. not only/ but

11. Summer school is __________ easy _____________ difficult.

a. both/ and b. neither/ nor c. not/ but d. not only/ but

12. __________ trees _________ flowers grow colorfully during summer.

a. both/ and b. neither/ nor c. not/ but d. not only/ but

13. Summer camp offers ___________ swimming ___________ camping instruction.

a. either/ or b. neither/ nor c. not/ but d. not only/ but

14. I'll take my vacation __________ in July ____________ in August.

15. Most students are ___________ below ____________ above national academic standards.

a. either/ or b. neither/ nor c. not/ but d. not only/ but

Bài 4. Điền liên từ chỉ thời gian phù hợp

1. She has decided to move to Ha Noi _____ there are more opportunities for employment in
that city.
2. _____ he can save a lot of money by taking the bus, Russ still drives his car into the city every
day.
3. They’ll have a good rice harvest this year _____ it rains a lot and prevents them from
harvesting their crops.
4. You can borrow my car _____ you agree to be very careful with it.
5. Our neighbor is going to buy a gun _____ she can protect herself from intruders who break
into her apartment.
6. She has decided to move to Portland _____ there are more opportunities for employment in
that city.
7. You can borrow my car _____ you agree to be very careful with it.
8. Our neighbor is going to buy a gun _____ she can protect herself from intruders who break
into her apartment.
9. _____ he can save a lot of money by taking the bus, Russ still drives his car into the city every
day.
10. Ronald is going to finish his homework _____ it takes him all night.
11. My daughter can’t wait _____ she gets her new bike.
12. Stay in the car _____ I go into the store. I’ll be right back.
13. It’s a good idea to go to college for four years _____ it’s possible to get a good job without a
degree.
14. _____ he’s overweight, Tony eats a lot of food before he goes to bed. That’s not healthy.
15. Tim’s parents will let him have his own car _____ he pays for his own insurance and doesn’t
get into any trouble with it.
Bài 5. Điền liên từ chỉ thời gian phù hợp

1. ___ he worked hard all year long, he wasn’t able to buy his father an expensive gift.

a. Since b. Because c. Even though

2. ___ he didn’t have much money, he wasn’t able to buy his father an expensive gift.
a. Even though b. Because c. Although

3. ___ he didn’t have much money, he was still able to buy an expensive gift for his father.

a. Unless b. Although c. As long as

4. ___ he worked hard all year long and was able to earn a lot of money, he bought his father a
very expensive gift.

a. Though b. Although c. Since

5. ___ spend a lot of money on a gift, he made a present for his father.

a. Before b. Rather than c. If only

6. ___ he buys his father an expensive gift, he won’t buy anything for himself.

a. While b. Until c. When

7. ___ he was shopping for an expensive gift for his father, he realized he didn’t have any
money.

a. Even if b. While c. Unless

8. ___ he bought an expensive gift for his father, he felt tremendous joy.

a. When b. Unless c. Till

9. ___ he buys his father an expensive gift, he needs to make sure he has enough money.

a. After b. Before c. Unless

10. ___________ Terry was talking on the phone and not paying attention, her kids were making
a big mess in the kitchen.

a. Because b. After c. While

Bài 6.