Vocabulary quizs - LINKING WORDS

so (that) + S + V

• để mà - Example: We want to go to Australia so (that) our children can have a better future.

• to ensure - Example: We study hard so (that) we can pass the exam.

• in order to - Example: We exercise regularly so (that) we can stay healthy.

• for the purpose of - Example: We save money so (that) we can buy a house.

despite / in spite of + N/V-ing

• mặc cho - Example:

  *Despite the heavy rain, we still enjoyed the trip.

• mặc dù - Example:

  *Although it was raining, we still enjoyed the trip.

• trái ngược với - Example:

  *In contrast to the heavy rain, we still enjoyed the trip.

• mặc cho - Example:

  *In spite of the heavy rain, we still enjoyed the trip.

in case

• phòng trường hợp - Example: Take your umbrella in case it rains!

• trong trường hợp - Example: You should call me trong trường hợp you need help.

• không có trường hợp - Example: There is không có trường hợp for concern.

• trường hợp xấu - Example: Prepare for a trường hợp xấu scenario.

also

• cũng - Example: Rosa is a mom with three children, she is also a successful chef.

• nhưng - Example: Rosa is a mom, nhưng she is not a chef.

• và - Example: Rosa is a mom và a successful chef.

• hoặc - Example: Rosa is a mom hoặc a successful chef.

whether

• liệu là

• có thể

• không chắc

• điều kiện

although / though / even though + S + V

• mặc dù - Example: *Although it rained quite heavily, we still enjoyed the trip.

• mặc dù - Example: *However it rained quite heavily, we still enjoyed the trip.

• mặc dù - Example: *Despite it rained quite heavily, we still enjoyed the trip.

• mặc dù - Example: *Although it was sunny, we stayed indoors.

Also, .../ Besides, .../ In addition, .../ What's more, ...

• Ngoài ra, ... - Example: Rosa is a mom with three children. Also, she is a successful chef.

• Ngoài ra, ... - Example: Rosa is a mom with three children. However, she is a successful chef.

• Ngoài ra, ... - Example: Rosa is a mom with three children. Moreover, she is a successful chef.

• Ngoài ra, ... - Example: Rosa is a mom with three children. Consequently, she is a successful chef.

otherwise

• nếu không thì ... - Example: I need to write it down, otherwise I'll forget it.

• trong trường hợp khác ... - Example: I will go to the party, trong trường hợp khác I will stay home.

• mặt khác ... - Example: I like tea, mặt khác my friend prefers coffee.

• không thì ... - Example: You should hurry, không thì you'll be late.

because / as / since

• bởi vì - Example: *We arrived late because the weather was terrible.

• *We arrived late as the weather was terrible.

• *We arrived late since the weather was terrible.

• *We arrived late although the weather was terrible.

unless (= if... not)

• nếu ... không - Example: We'll be late unless we leave now. (= We'll be late if we don't leave now.)

• nếu ... có - Example: We'll be on time if we leave now.

• trừ khi - Example: We'll be late if we don't leave now.

• khi nào - Example: We'll be late when we leave now.