dùng khi có sự lựa chọn

dùng để nối 2 mệnh đề mang ý nghĩa trái ngược, đối lập nhau.

dùng để nói về một kết quả của sự việc được nhắc đến trước đó

My sister is a nurse .............. she works in a dental clinic.

1. My teeth hurt, ............... I make an appointment with the dentist.

1. The couple want to go to the musical, ............... there aren't any tickets left.

1. Stop listening to rock music through earphones ............. you will have earache.

1. Eating too much sugar is bad for your teeth, ............ it causes obesity.

1. The laptop suddenly stops working,........... I cannot finish my work on time.

1. There are many people passing by................ only few people drop in the restaurant.

1. The doctor advises people to drink enough water, ............. do exercises regularly.

1. My neighborhood is peaceful, ............. sometimes there are several cases of petty crime.

1. My boyfriend asked me out ............ I was sick.

1. There are many wonderful things in Thailand, ........... I decide to stay here for another couple of days.

1. I want to eat sushi, ........... I am going to a Japanese restaurant tonight.

I will go to the park tomorrow, ............... Jim will take me there.

1. My friend is studying abroad ............ we still keep in touch with each other.

1. My father is under a lot of pressure from work, ..........I am trying to make him laugh.

although - even though - though

despite - in spite of

so that - in order that

since - because - as

as soon as

while

after

before

However - Nevertheless

but

so

because of - due to - owning to

............. + danh từ / V-ing: bởi vì

........... + danh từ / V-ing/ the fact that mệnh đề: mặc dù

............ + mệnh đề 1, mệnh đề 2: mặc dù

.......... + mệnh đề: để làm gì (chỉ mục đích)

............ , + mệnh đề: tuy nhiên

........... + danh từ/ V-ing

However - Nevertheless

in order that + ............ : để làm gì