Basic Grammar 3
Basic Grammar 3
2 Ann is very busy these days. She has .... free time.
6 The weather has been very dry recently. We've had .... rain.
7 "Do you know Rome?" "No, I haven't been there for .... years."
4 There was little traffic so the journey didn't rake very long.
6 It was a surprise that he won the match. Few people expected him to win.
8 I wonder how Sam is. I haven't seen him for few months.
Task 8. Put in little/a little/few/a few
1. Mary doesn’t need (some/ any) help from others as she can do it by herself.
3. Excuse me, I need (some/ any) information about the flights to Moscow next Monday.
4. We went shopping although we didn’t intend to buy (some/any) clothes.
5. I wish that my teacher wouldn’t give us (some/ any) homework today.
6. I’m exhausted. I want to have (some/ any) time to get my energy back.
10. I hope that you will put (some/ any) more effort into your learning.
GIỚI TỪ
Bài 6: Điền các giới từ across, into, along, with, for, from, toward, in, at vào chỗ trống:
The new policy was introduced ___ (1) the government last week. It aims to provide more
support ___ (2) small businesses. Many entrepreneurs welcomed the changes, believing that
it would lead ___ (3) significant improvements. However, some critics argued that the policy
fails to address certain issues that have been affecting businesses ___ (4) years.
During the press conference, the spokesperson explained that the government had consulted
___ (5) various stakeholders before finalizing the policy. They assured that the feedback
received ___ (6) the consultations was carefully considered.
One of the key features of the policy is the reduction ___ (7) taxes for small businesses. This
change is expected to attract more investments and encourage entrepreneurs to expand their
operations ___ (8) different sectors.
The new policy also includes measures to improve access ___ (9) funding and resources,
which has been a major challenge for many small businesses. The government plans to work
closely ___ (10) financial institutions to ensure that these businesses can obtain the necessary
support.
Overall, the policy represents a positive step ___ (11) creating a more favorable business
environment, though it remains to be seen how effective it will be in practice.
Bài tập giới từ 5: Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với giới từ thích hợp
Lưu ý: Trong một số trường hợp sẽ có nhiều hơn một câu trả lời
*** Pamela lives (1)________ Primrose Street (2)_________ number 7. She usually takes a bus
(3)_________ work. She sometimes has to wait (4)___________ the bus stop for fifteen minutes
before getting (5)__________ a crowded bus which takes her to Trafalgar Square. There she jumps
(6)__________ the bus and walks (7)___________ the National Gallery. On the way to the gallery,
she feeds the birds by the fountain. After spending a few minutes there, she enters the gallery.
Actually, she works (8)__________ the National Gallery – as an assistant curator.
*** Gerald has a lovely house (9)____________ the southern coast, but he works (10)____________
the east where he has a toy factory. As a result, he spends a lot of his time (11)___________ the road
(12)__________ his car.
*** The news of his tragic death was first given (13)__________ television, then (14)___________
the newspapers the next day.
*** Please sit (17)____________ that stool (18)____________ the hall. I want to draw your picture.
*** We travelled a lot (19)______________ the east but I have never lived (20)_____________ the
southern coast.
Bài 4: Vận dụng giới từ trong các cấu trúc phức tạp
1. The reason ___ he was late was that his car broke down. (why/for)
2. The man ___ whom I was talking is a doctor. (to/with)
3. This is the book ___ which I told you. (about/of)
4. She is very fond ___ animals. (of/in)
5. He is capable ___ doing this job. (of/for)
6. Despite ___ the rain, we went for a walk. (of/in spite of)
7. I am tired ___ listening to his complaints. (of/with)
8. She is interested ___ learning foreign languages. (in/at)
9. The house ___ I live in is very old. (where/which)
10. He is taller than me ___ five centimeters. (by/for)
Bài 7: Giới từ trong các câu điều kiện và câu mệnh lệnh
LIÊN TỪ
Bài tập 1: Chọn liên từ phù hợp để điền vào chỗ trống:
1. _________ she had a headache, she went to the party.
2. The manager was absent, _________ the meeting went on as scheduled.
3. I would have accepted the job offer _________ the salary had been higher.
4. We stayed up late _________ we wanted to finish the project on time.
5. The leaves are changing color _________ it is autumn.
Bài tập 7: Điền các liên từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống
My friend Tom is a very active person. (1)_____ he works long hours at the office, he still finds time
to exercise every day. (2)_____ his busy schedule, he makes sure to get enough sleep. Tom enjoys
many different hobbies,(3) _____ playing basketball, (4)_____ hiking in the mountains. (5)_____ the
weather is bad, he will stay inside (6)_____ read a good book.(7) _____ he has a lot of
responsibilities, he always makes time to hang out with his friends. Tom is a great example of
someone who knows how to balance work and leisure effectively.
Bài tập 3: Hãy chọn đáp án đúng:
1. _________ the storm, we had to cancel the outdoor picnic.
A) Despite
B) Because
C) Although
D) Unless
2. The teacher praised the students _________ their hard work.
A) for
B) since
C) as
D) by
3. I’ll _________ the report as soon as I finish the research.
A) submit
B) wait
C) deliver
D) complete
4. _________ it’s raining, I still want to go for a walk.
A) Since
B) If
C) Even though
D) Unless
5. You can _________ come to the party or stay at home.
A) because
B) so
C) either
D) as
6. I’m feeling tired _________ I didn’t get enough sleep last night.
A) although
B) because
C) until
D) whenever
7. The package will be delivered _________ tomorrow afternoon.
A) since
B) by
C) as soon as
D) until
8. _________ you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
A) Because
B) Although
C) If
D) Unless
9. She studied diligently _________ she wanted to get good grades.
A) although
B) because
C) until
D) whenever
10. I’ll be at the office _________ 5pm, so you can reach me there.
A) since
B) by
C) as soon as
D) until