[Link] didn’t revise carefully, ______ he failed the exam.

A. because C. so that
B. so D. although

[Link] is ______ intelligent ______ hardworking.

A. not only / but also C. neither / nor
B. either / or D. both / or

[Link] hurried up ______ we wouldn’t miss the train.

A. so that C. although
B. because D. whereas

4.I’ll stay here ______ you come back.

A. while
B. until
C. after
D. because

[Link] spoke quietly ______ nobody could hear him.

A. so
B. such
C. so that
D. because

[Link] didn’t go out ______ it was raining heavily.

A. although
B. because
C. however
D. whereas

[Link] works harder ______ his brother prefers relaxing.

A. so
B. whereas
C. because
D. therefore

8.______ he tried his best, he still failed.

A. Because
B. Although
C. So
D. Unless

9.I don’t know ______ he will accept the offer or not.

A. if
B. unless
C. whether
D. because

[Link] is ______ beautiful that everyone admires her.

A. such
B. so
C. very
D. too
[Link] arrived early ______ he could get a good seat.
A. because
B. so
C. so that
D. although

12.I’ll call you ______ I arrive at the airport.

A. while
B. when
C. until
D. unless

[Link] left the room quietly ______ waking the baby.

A. so that
B. because
C. without
D. although

[Link] didn’t study. ______, he got a bad mark.

A. Although
B. However
C. Because
D. Unless

15.______ you study harder, you won’t pass the exam.

A. If
B. Unless
C. Although
D. Because

[Link] is poor ______ honest.

A. but
B. because
C. so
D. although

[Link] stayed at home ______ the bad weather.

A. because
B. because of
C. although
D. so

[Link] works ______ hard ______ she rarely has free time.
A. so / that
B. such / that
C. too / to
D. enough / to

19.I prefer tea ______ coffee.

A. than
B. rather
C. rather than
D. instead

[Link] went out ______ it was very cold.

A. because
B. although
C. so
D. therefore

21.______ finishing his homework, he went to bed.

A. Before
B. After
C. While
D. During

[Link] was tired. ______, he continued working.

A. Therefore
B. However
C. Because
D. So that

[Link] can stay here ______ leave with us.

A. both
B. neither
C. either
D. not only
[Link] studied carefully ______ avoid making mistakes.
A. so that
B. in order to
C. because
D. although

[Link] speaks ______ fluently ______ a native speaker.

A. so / that
B. as / as
C. more / than
D. such / that

26. He didn’t call me, ______ he send a message.

A. or
B. nor
C. and
D. but

27. ______ it rains, we’ll stay at home.

A. Because
B. Although
C. If
D. Whereas

28. She looked ______ she had seen a ghost.

A. like
B. as if
C. because
D. although

29. He was late. ______, he missed the meeting.

A. However
B. Therefore
C. Although
D. Whereas

30. ______ you apologize, I won’t forgive you.

A. If
B. Unless
C. Because
D. Although

31. She didn’t bring an umbrella, ______ she got wet.

A. so
B. although
C. but
D. whereas
32. He speaks English ______ better than his brother.
A. so
B. much
C. such
D. very

33. We will wait here ______ you finish your work.

A. while
B. until
C. after
D. because

34. He was busy; ______, he helped me.

A. therefore
B. however
C. because
D. unless

35. ______ she is young, she is very responsible.

A. Because
B. Although
C. So
D. If

36. She is ______ a careful student ______ she rarely makes mistakes.
A. such / that
B. so / that
C. too / to
D. enough / to

37. He went home early ______ he felt ill.

A. because
B. although
C. so
D. however

38. I don’t know ______ to laugh or cry.

A. if
B. whether
C. unless
D. because

39. He studies hard; ______, he achieves good results.

A. however
B. therefore
C. although
D. whereas

40. She smiled ______ she was very nervous.

A. because
B. although
 C. so
D. unless

41. ______ the rain, they continued playing.

A. Because
B. Because of
C. Although
D. So

42. He is ______ lazy ______ he never finishes his work.

A. such / that
B. so / that
C. too / to
D. enough / to

43. She didn’t eat anything ______ she was not hungry.
A. although
B. because
C. so
D. however

44. ______ I was studying, my phone rang.

A. While
B. After
C. Until
D. Because

45. He saved money ______ buy a new laptop.

A. so
B. so that
C. in order to
D. because

46. She can speak French ______ Spanish.

A. both
B. neither
C. either
D. nor

47. He ran fast ______ catch the bus.

A. so
B. so that
C. to
D. because

48. ______ you tell me the truth, I won’t help you.

A. If
B. Unless
C. Although
D. Because
49. He was absent; ______, he didn’t know the news.
A. however
B. therefore
C. although
D. whereas

50. She is friendly, ______ her sister is quite shy.

A. so
B. because
C. whereas
D. therefore

Có bẫy:
– because vs because of
– so vs so that
– although / however
– đảo ngữ HARDLY / NO SOONER
– song song NOT ONLY…BUT ALSO
– AS IF / AS THOUGH
– RATHER THAN / INSTEAD
51. Hardly ______ the train left when it started raining.
A. had
B. has
C. did
D. was

52. No sooner ______ home than he fell asleep.

A. he got
B. did he get
C. had he got
D. he had got

53. He behaved ______ he knew everything.

A. because
B. although
C. as if
D. so that

54. She didn’t go out ______ the heavy rain.

A. because
B. because of
C. although
D. however

55. He studied medicine ______ engineering.

A. instead
B. instead of
C. rather
D. rather than
56. ______ being tired, he continued working.
A. Although
B. Despite
C. Because
D. Whereas

57. She is ______ intelligent ______ creative.

A. both / and
B. either / or
C. neither / nor
D. not / but

58. He didn’t explain the problem clearly. ______, we were confused.

A. Although
B. Therefore
C. Because
D. Whereas

59. So difficult ______ the problem that nobody could solve it.
A. was
B. is
C. were
D. has

60. He ran quickly ______ he might be late.

A. because
B. so
C. so that
D. although

61. She spoke loudly ______ everyone could hear her.

A. so
B. so that
C. such
D. because

62. He didn’t answer the phone, ______ did he reply to my message.

A. or
B. nor
C. but
D. and

63. He is not only rich ______ also generous.

A. and
B. but
C. so
D. or

64. She went to work ______ feeling sick.

A. although
B. despite
 C. because
D. whereas

65. He took a taxi ______ walking.

A. instead
B. instead of
C. rather
D. although

66. ______ the fact that he is young, he is very experienced.

A. Although
B. Despite
C. Because
D. Whereas

67. He talks ______ much ______ nobody listens to him.

A. so / that
B. such / that
C. too / to
D. enough / to

68. She finished her homework, ______ she went out.

A. although
B. therefore
C. because
D. whereas

69. He speaks ______ fast ______ I can’t understand him.

A. too / to
B. enough / to
C. so / that
D. such / that

70. ______ had he arrived when the meeting started.

A. Hardly
B. No sooner
C. Although
D. Only

71. She prefers staying at home ______ going out.

A. rather
B. instead
C. rather than
D. instead of

72. He looked tired, ______ he had worked all night.

A. because D. whereas
B. so C. although

73. She studied hard; ______, she failed the test.

A. therefore
 B. however
C. because
D. so

74. ______ he is rich, he lives a simple life.

A. Because
B. Although
C. So
D. If

75. He is ______ careless student ______ he often makes mistakes.

A. so / that
B. such / that
C. too / to
D. enough / to

76. He kept silent ______ he knew the truth.

A. because
B. although
C. so
D. therefore

77. She explained the rule carefully ______ no one would misunderstand.
A. because
B. so
C. so that
D. although

78. He didn’t attend the meeting ______ his illness.

A. because
B. because of
C. although
D. however

79. She behaves ______ she were the boss.

A. like
B. as if
C. because
D. although

80. Not only ______ late, but he also forgot his documents.
A. he was
B. was he
C. he is
D. is he

81. He studies English ______ French.

A. both
B. either
C. neither
 D. nor

82. She didn’t say anything, ______ did she smile.

A. or
B. nor
C. and
D. but

83. ______ finishing the project, they celebrated.

A. Before
B. After
C. While
D. Because

84. He left early ______ catch the last bus.

A. so
B. so that
C. to
D. because

85. She was tired; ______, she continued studying.

A. therefore
B. however
C. because
D. so

86. He worked hard ______ being sick.

A. although
B. despite
C. because
D. whereas

87. He was ______ careless ______ he broke the machine.

A. so / that
B. such / that
C. too / to
D. enough / to

88. She didn’t call me, ______ she send a text.

A. or
B. nor
C. and
D. but

89. He stayed at home ______ it was raining.

A. although
B. because
C. because of
D. however
90. ______ she is busy, she always helps others.
A. Because
B. Although
C. So
D. If

91. He studies hard; ______, he doesn’t get good grades.

A. therefore
B. however
C. because
D. so

92. She is ______ good singer ______ everyone admires her voice.
A. so / that
B. such / that
C. too / to
D. enough / to

93. He ran fast ______ he could win the race.

A. so
B. so that
C. because
D. although

94. He speaks quietly ______ avoid disturbing others.

A. so
B. so that
C. to
D. because

95. She chose medicine ______ law.

A. instead
B. instead of
C. rather
D. although

96. He didn’t explain clearly; ______, nobody understood him.

A. however
B. therefore
C. because
D. whereas

97. She was late ______ the traffic jam.

A. because
B. because of
C. although
D. however

98. He looked happy ______ he had just won a prize.

A. because
B. so
 C. although
D. whereas

99. ______ you work harder, you won’t succeed.

A. If
B. Unless
C. Although
D. Because

100. He is ______ shy ______ he rarely speaks in public.

A. so / that
B. such / that
C. too / to
D. enough / to