Developmental writing

Câu 1:
Identify the verb that needs to be corrected in the sentence: “Attending workshops on
writing have taught me how to receive criticism, became a more focused writer, and take
more risks.”
A. receive
B. attending
C. became
D. take
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: became
Vì: Two other verbs are bare verbs after “how to”, so “became” should be changed into “become”.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.3 Coherence
Câu 2:
Which sentence is NOT a fragment?”
A. Although to say any more would be laboring the point.
B. Assignments that are poorly edited.
C. Cast back your mind to the time when you were young.
D. Since the USA has reluctantly assumed the role of world policeman.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Cast back your mind to the time when you were young.
Vì: Others have a subordinating conjunction and do not make sense.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.3 Sentence fragments
Câu 3:
Which one is a clause?
A. My adventurous trip to Paris.
B. I could swim at the age of 10.
C. I swimming for hours.
D. Dancing in the rain.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: I could swim at the age of 10.
Vì: It has a subject and a verb. Others don’t.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.1 Clauses
Câu 4:
Which sentence is NOT a fragment?
A. When I visited her.
B. However, I still arrived late.
C. But he doesn’t play football.
D. Since she is a doctor.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: However, I still arrived late.
Vì: Others have a subordinating conjunction and do not make sense.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.3 Sentence fragments
Câu 5:
Identify the verb that needs to be corrected in the sentence: “At the age of twenty, I
started to write plays, taking acting lessons, and produce shows.”
A. started
B. taking
C. produce
D. acting
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: taking
Vì: Two other verbs are bare verbs after “started to”, so “taking” should be changed into “take”.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.3 Coherence
Câu 6:
Identify the word that needs to be corrected in the sentence: “As a teenager, I reported on
school events, editing articles for the high school newspaper, and published some of my
stories.”
A. editing
B. reported
C. school
D. published
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: editing
Vì: Two other verbs are in past tense, so “editing” should be changed into “edited”.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.3 Coherence
Câu 7:
Identify ONE sentence that does NOT support the thesis statement “After two years of
job hunting, I have finally found the perfect job for me.”
A. I am enthusiastic about the challenges that I confront at work every day.
B. My boss is very supportive and is helping me to succeed.
C. I am making more money than I have ever made, and have so many benefits.
D. Last year I almost got a good job.
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: Last year I almost got a good job.
Vì: It is not related to the current job.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.2 Unity within an essay
Câu 8:
What things should you do in a thesis statement for a comparison and contrast essay?
A. State the opinion.
B. Identify the context.
C. Grab the attention of your readers.
D. Focus on similarities, differences or both.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Focus on similarities, differences or both.
Vì: The thesis statement in a comparison and contrast essay compare and contrast subjects.
Tham khảo: 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization
Câu 9:
When comparing and contrasting, you should ________.
A. write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram
B. write similarities in the arrows of a flow chart
C. write differences in the overlapping sections of a Venn Diagram
D. skip pre-writing and begin writing the essay right away
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram
Vì: Venn diagrams are often used to find out similarities between two subjects.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization
Câu 10:
Which one is the clue word to show comparison and contrast in the sentence: “I study
often. Hank; on the other hand, never studies”?
A. on the other hand
B. never
C. often
D. study
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: on the other hand
Vì: It shows differences.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
Câu 11:
What does point-by-point organization mean?
A. Each body paragraph is about all differences of one subject being compared.
B. Each body paragraph is about one similarity or different point of one subject being compared.
C. Each body paragraph is about all similarities of one subject being compared.
D. Each body paragraph is about one similarity or different point of two subjects being compared.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Each body paragraph is about one similarity or different point of two subjects being
compared.
Vì: In point-by-point organization, each body paragraph is about one similarity or different point of two subjects
to be compared.
Tham khảo: 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization
Câu 12:
What does it mean to contrast?
A. To tell what is alike and what is different.
B. To tell what is the same.
C. To tell what is alike and what is the same.
D. To tell what is different.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: To tell what is different.
Vì: Contrast means analyzing different things.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization
Câu 13:
Read the following passages and answer the question.
How are Kenya and Ben DIFFERENT?
Passage 1: Kenya wakes up each morning before the sun comes up and feeds his families
chickens. He then gives water to the goats and checks the pens to make sure none of the
animals have escaped. Kenya and his sisters walk 1.5 miles to school, which is a small
building with one room and one bathroom. After doing schoolwork for four hours, the
children go back home to eat lunch and begin the afternoon chores. Kenya works with his
father and grandfather on the farm, while his oldest sister helps their mother wash the
clothes and prepare meals. Kenya’s younger sisters pick fruit in the garden and watch
their baby brother so their mother can work. After about 6 hours, everybody meets back
at home for dinner together before falling into bed, exhausted from the day’s work.
Passage 2: Ben’s father wakes him up 30 minutes before his bus gets to the bus stop in
front of his house. Ben rolls sleepily out of bed and heads downstairs for breakfast, which
is usually cereal or toast. Then he gets dressed, and if he has time he watches his favorite
cartoon until it’s time to head out the door. Ben is at school for about 7 hours before
heading to basketball practice for another 2 hours. Ben’s mother picks him up from
practice, and they head to his favorite fast food restaurant for dinner. Once at home, he
does his homework and plays his video games before showering and going to bed.
A. Kenya has sisters and Ben doesn’t.
B. Ben has to work more than Kenya.
C. Kenya has to work more than Ben.
D. Ben likes cereal and Kenya doesn’t.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Kenya has sisters and Ben doesn’t.
Vì: Passage 1 mentions Kenya’s two sisters, while passage 2 does not show similar things.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
Câu 14:
What does it mean to compare things?
A. Look at similarities.
B. Look at examples.
C. Look at opinions.
D. Look at differences.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Look at similarities.
Vì: To compare means to analyse similar things.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization
Câu 15:
Which of the following given below can be extremely useful when contrasting two or
more items?
A. Correct form of tense
B. Prepositions
C. Transition words
D. Pronouns
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Transition words
Vì: Transition words such as “similarly” or “in contrast” help the reader follow the ideas more easily.
Tham khảo: 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary

Câu 1:
Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the thesis
statement.
(1) Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet.
(2) Social networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. (3)
It connects people in ways that were never possible in the past. (4) Still, users of these
sites should be cautious. (5) Social media can be dangerous.
A. (3) and (4)
B. (1) and (2)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (4) and (5)
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: (4) and (5)
Vì: It tells the topic and controlling ideas of the whole essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
Câu 2:
Choose the best concluding sentence for the following paragraph.
There are two reasons I love big cities. First of all, big cities are alive 24/7. Going
shopping, seeing a movie, exercising at a gym, getting something to eat, or going roller
skating at any time of the day or night are things you can do in big cities. Secondly, I like
the anonymity in big cities. You can be completely invisible in big cities. No one watches
your daily comings and goings. Your neighbors will not bother you as long as you don’t
bother them. You can stay home all day or stay out all night, and no one cares. _________
A. To conclude, I never feel tired when living in big cities.
B. In conclusion, I love big cities because you can be independent.
C. In brief, big cities attract me because there are so many things to do.
D. In short, I like big cities because of their energy and anonymity.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: In short, I like big cities because of their energy and anonymity.
Vì: It restates the main idea of the paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 3:
Read the following paragraph and identify the topic of the essay.
One of the Best Moments of My Life
It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of the city to the
suburbs. I did not like leaving because I would lose my friends and the places where I had
had so much fun. It was very sad for me to see my friends standing in front of the old
house as we said our last goodbyes. Little did I know that this move would turn out to be
one of the best moments of my life.
A. Little did I know that this move.
B. It was a sunny day.
C. I did not like leaving.
D. Would turn out to be one of the best moments of my life.
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: Little did I know that this move.
Vì: It states the move, which is the focus of the essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
Câu 4:
Read the following paragraph and identify the topic of the essay.
Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet.
Social networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. It
connects people in ways that were never possible in the past. Still, users of these sites
should be cautious. Social media can be dangerous.
A. Social media
B. People on the planet
C. Friends and family
D. Networking accounts
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Social media
Vì: It is mentioned several times from the first to the last sentence of the introduction.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
Câu 5:
What is the best topic sentence about “Los Angeles”?
A. Los Angeles is a big city in California.
B. People from many different cultures live in Los Angeles.
C. There are many people in Los Angeles.
D. Los Angeles is in the US.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: People from many different cultures live in Los Angeles.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 6:
Choose the best concluding sentence for the following paragraph:
Parents can help their children succeed in school by getting involved in their studies.
They should get to know their children’s teachers by attending school activities as often
as possible. They should also talk about what their children are learning in school.
Another good idea is to look over children’s homework before they hand it in, and help
them with any questions or problems. ________
A. These are just a few ways parents can be part of their child’s education, and the child is sure to benefit.
B. In short, parents need to be engaged in their child’s studies in order to ensure success.
C. By doing these relatively simple things, parents can make a huge difference.
D. Parents must get involved in their children’s studies if they want them to succeed.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: In short, parents need to be engaged in their child’s studies in order to ensure success.
Vì: It restates the main idea of the paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 7:
Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: I need to look for a new job.
a. Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family.
b. I like working with my brother.
c. The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family.
d. This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job.
A. a and c
B. a and b
C. c and d
D. b and c
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: a and c
Vì: They tell why the writer needs to look for a job.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 8:
Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the hook.
(1) Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet.
(2) Social networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. (3)
It connects people in ways that were never possible in the past. (4) Still, users of these
sites should be cautious. (5) Social media can be dangerous.
A. (4)
B. (1)
C. (3)
D. (2)
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: (1)
Vì: It starts the introduction paragraph to attract the reader’s attention.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
Câu 9:
Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the
background information.
(1) Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet.
(2) Social networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. (3)
It connects people in ways that were never possible in the past. (4) Still, users of these
sites should be cautious. (5) Social media can be dangerous.
A. (3) and (4)
B. (4) and (5)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (1) and (2)
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: (2) and (3)
Vì: They specify the topic of the essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
Câu 10:
Your concluding sentence serves as:
A. A place to include any additional thoughts.
B. An extension of thoughts and ideas already covered in the paragraph.
C. A brief overview of what your paragraph was about.
D. Nothing in particular. It is unimportant to the overall paragraph.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: A brief overview of what your paragraph was about.
Vì: The concluding sentence restates the main idea of the paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 11:
Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: The current population of
Canada includes immigrants from all over the world.
a. Many Canadians speak French, and some of them speak Chinese.
b. A large number of new immigrants live in British Columbia, Canada, but not many of
them speak German.
c. Canada is a very cold country in Northern America.
d. Some Canadians were born in Mexico.
A. c and d
B. b and d
C. b and c
D. a and b
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: b and d
Vì: They tell about imigrants to Canada from all over the world.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 12:
What is the best topic sentence about “winter”?
A. Winter weather is cold, and it snows.
B. Winter is a good season.
C. The best season for children is winter.
D. Winter lasts from October to December.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: The best season for children is winter.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 13:
What is the best topic sentence about “bilingual and monolingual dictionaries”?
A. Monolingual dictionaries have only one language, but bilingual dictionaries have two languages.
B. Dictionaries that have two languages, such as French and English, are called bilingual dictionaries.
C. Cambridge University Press publishes both monolingual and bilingual dictionaries.
D. Many language students prefer bilingual dictionaries to monolingual dictionaries.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Many language students prefer bilingual dictionaries to monolingual dictionaries.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 14:
Identify the topic sentence.
A. Cats cannot swim very well, but goldfish can.
B. Cats are better pets than goldfish for many reasons.
C. Cats look more dynamic than fish.
D. Cats and goldfish are both animals.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Cats are better pets than goldfish for many reasons.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
Câu 15:
Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the hook.
One of the Best Moments of My Life
(1) It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of the city to the
suburbs. (2) I did not like leaving because I would lose my friends and the places where I
had had so much fun. (3) It was very sad for me to see my friends standing in front of the
old house as we said our last goodbyes. (4) Little did I know that this move would turn
out to be one of the best moments of my life.
A. (3)
B. (2)
C. (1)
D. (4)
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: (1)
Vì: It starts the introduction paragraph to attract the reader’s attention.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

Câu 1:
Which is a list of common prepositions?
A. Above, Before, During, Off, Toward.
B. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue.
C. Him, Her, His, She, They.
D. Shoe, Pants, Skirt, Blouse, Shirt.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Above, Before, During, Off, Toward.
Vì: They are all prepositions.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases
Câu 2:
How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: Maria cited some research from a
variety of sources by scientists?
A. 4
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: 3
Vì: “From”, “of”, and “by” are three prepositions that start three prepositional phrases.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases
Câu 3:
How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: During class, her teacher explained
the process of elimination to her students.
A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. 4
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: 3
Vì: “During”, “of”, and “to” are three prepositions that start three prepositional phrases.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases
Câu 4:
Identify the prepositional phrase: Watch the horse run around the field.
A. Watch the horse
B. around the field
C. around
D. run around
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: around the field
Vì: It has preposition “around” and a noun phrase “the field”.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases
Câu 5:
How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: During our math test, I kept
hearing strange noises in the ceiling.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 1
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: 2
Vì: “During” and “in” are two prepositions that start prepositional phrases.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases
Câu 6:
A library is a building ___________.
A. where you can buy books
B. where you can send books
C. where you can borrow books
D. where you can see books
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: where you can borrow books
Vì: People often go to the library to borrow books.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.2.1 Relative clauses
Câu 7:
The man ______ wife is standing over there looks like very happy.
A. whose
B. that
C. what
D. those
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: whose
Vì: “Whose wife” means the man’s wife.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.2.2 Relative clauses with whose
Câu 8:
If the battery is missing, the bulb is broken, and the switch is off, what is the EFFECT on
your flashlight?
A. It is black.
B. It works just like normal.
C. There is no effect.
D. It doesn't work.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: It doesn't work.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
Câu 9:
Which are suggested to be written in the concluding paragraph of cause and effect
essays?
A. Predictions, advice
B. Personal opinion
C. Advice, reasons
D. Predication
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Predictions, advice
Vì: In the conclusion, writers can add predictions and advice to the summary of ideas.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.3 Cause and effect organization
Câu 10:
Complete the sentence: ______ because of her recklessness.
A. Nagita bought some expensive clothes
B. Nagita sent her money
C. Nagita went to London
D. Nagita lost her money
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Nagita lost her money
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
Câu 11:
What should go into paragraph 1 of a Cause and Effect essay?
A. Topic Sentence; Explain the effect and give a quote; Explain the second effect, try to include a quote
here); Repeat the two effects from your thesis statement; Call to action.
B. Topic Sentence; Give Evidence; Explain why evidence is important.
C. Hook; Background Information; Thesis statement.
D. Hook; There is one problem; This is a problem because ____.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Hook; Background Information; Thesis statement.
Vì: They are essential parts of the introduction paragraph – paragraph 1.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.3 Cause and effect organization
Câu 12:
Effect: The plant died. What can be the cause?
A. The girl took care of the plant.
B. The plant did not get enough water.
C. The plant got plenty of sun.
D. The plant was pretty.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: The plant did not get enough water.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.1 Brainstorming ideas
Câu 13:
Ray is going to write an effect-focused essay about 'air pollution', which effect is the least
relevant in his writing?
A. less cars
B. poor health
C. worse living environment
D. costly measures to protect environment
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: less cars
Vì: It is not logical because cars often cause more serious air pollution.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.1 Brainstorming ideas
Câu 14:
If you spill your milk, what is a possible EFFECT of that action?
A. You have to clean it up.
B. You leave school early.
C. The milk is in the cooler.
D. You tripped.
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: You have to clean it up.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
Câu 15:
Cause: My dad picked corn from the garden. What can be the effect?
A. We had dinner at a restaurant.
B. I had to clean the dishes after lunch.
C. I finished my homework before dinner.
D. We had some corn with dinner.
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: We had some corn with dinner.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.1 Brainstorming ideas

Câu 1:
______ lower interest rates, more people are buying homes for the first time.
A. As a result
B. Consequently
C. Since
D. Due to
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Due to
Vì: It is used with a noun phrase to show causes.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.2 Cause connectors
Câu 2:
If my dog had six legs, it ____ very fast!
A. will run
B. ran
C. would run
D. would have run
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: would run
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause has “would + bare verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences
Câu 3:
The fire caused major damage to the school auditorium. __________, we will have the
performance in the town hall.
A. Reason from
B. Consequently
C. However
D. Because of
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: Consequently
Vì: It is used to show the effect.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.3 Effect connectors
Câu 4:
If I were you, I ____ some trees round the house.
A. will plant
B. would plant
C. plant
D. would have planted
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: would plant
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause has “would + bare verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences
Câu 5:
If it (be)_____ sunny next week, we (plant)_____ the vegetables.
A. is; won't plant
B. am; will plant
C. is; will plant
D. are; will plant
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: is; will plant
Vì: In real conditionals, if clause has verbs in present simple and main clause has “will + bare verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences
Câu 6:
Identify the sentence that does not relate to the thesis statement “Watching too much
television affects everyone.”
A. Many homes have more than one TV.
B. Research has shown that children become more aggressive.
C. People do not focus on their meal while looking at the screen.
D. It reduces the amount of time people read.
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: Many homes have more than one TV.
Vì: Its meaning is the most irrelevant.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.1 Relating effects to causes
Câu 7:
She can’t go to his uncle’s house _______ she is so busy.
A. however
B. so
C. since
D. but
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: since
Vì: It goes with a clause to show causes.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.1 Cause connectors
Câu 8:
If I ___ her name, I would tell you her name.
A. had known
B. have known
C. knew
D. know
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: knew
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause has “would + bare verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences
Câu 9:
_________ there have been new advances in air and space technology, we are able to
travel greater distances in less time.
A. As a result
B. Because
C. Due to
D. Because of
Giải thích kết quả :
Sai. Đáp án đúng là: Because
Vì: It goes with a clause to show causes.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.2 Cause connectors
Câu 10:
If I (have) ____ enough money, I (travel) ____ around the world.
A. have/ would travel
B. had/ could travel
C. had/ would travel
D. had/ will travel
Giải thích kết quả :
Đúng. Đáp án đúng là: had/ would travel
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause has “would + bare verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences