Welcome to our class 12A3
I. WARMER
2. Because
3. Due to
5. Thanks to
1. Although
6. so that
4. Despite
Match the words with their meaning.
Some meaning can match with many words
A. Nhờ vào
B. Mặc dù
C. Bởi vì
D. Để mà
CLAUSES & PHRASES OF
CONCESSION, PURPOSES, REASONS
II. PRESENTATION
He came ten minutes late
he missed the bus
because
S
V
CLAUSE OF REASON
I. Clause of reason:
Because
Since + S + V
As
Mệnh đề chỉ lí do
Meaning: Bởi vì
He came ten minutes late
he missed the bus
because
PHRASE OF REASON
He came ten minutes late
missing the bus
because of
Ving
They can’t go shopping
the heavy rain
because of
N
A/ CLAUSES AND PHRASES OF REASON
I. Clauses of reason:
Because
Since + S + V
As
II. Phrases of reason:
Because of
Due to + noun / V-ing phrase
Thanks to
Mệnh đề chỉ lí do
Meaning: Bởi vì
Cụm từ chỉ lí do
the weather is very bad
we have a picnic
although
S
V
Clause of concession
I. Clauses of concession:
Though
Although + S + V
Even though
Meaning: Mặc dù
MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ SỰ TƯƠNG PHẢN
the weather is very bad
we have a picnic
although
N
phrase of concession
we have a picnic
in spite of
the bad weather
I. Clauses of concession
Though
Although + S + V
Even though
Meaning: Mặc dù
MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ SỰ TƯƠNG PHẢN
CLAUSE AND PHRASE OF CONCESSION
II. Phrases of concession
In spite of
Despite + noun / V-ing phrase
CỤM TỪ CHỈ SỰ TƯƠNG PHẢN
He gives her a cell phone
he can phone her
so that
S
V
Clause of purpose
S + V + SO THAT / IN ORDER THAT + S + WILL + Vo
CAN
I/ Clauses of purpose
MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ MỤC ĐÍCH
Meaning: Để mà
He gives her a cell phone
he can phone her
so that
Vo
Phrase of purpose
He gives her a cell phone
so as to
phone her
CLAUSE AND PHRASE OF PURPOSE
S + V + IN ORDER ( NOT ) TO + Vo
SO AS (NOT ) TO
TO
S + V + SO THAT / IN ORDER THAT + S + WILL (not)+ Vo
CAN
I/ Clauses of purpose
MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ MỤC ĐÍCH
Meaning: Để mà
II/ Phrases of purpose
CỤM TỪ CHỈ MỤC ĐÍCH
S + V + IN ORDER (FOR + O) ( NOT ) TO + Vo
1. Despite/ Though the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
2. I couldn’t see anything because/ because of the dark.
3. Mary doesn’t go to school because/ though she was ill.
4. In spite of/ Because of his old age, Mr. Benson runs fours miles before breakfast.
5. The schoolboys are in hurry so that / so as to they will not be late for school.
Exercise 1: Underline the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence
III. PRACTICE
Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer for each sentence
1. ____ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
Despite B. Because C. Because of D. As
2. ____ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
A. Although B. Because of C. In spite of D. Because
3. ___ the meeting is at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Because of
4.____ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
So that B. Because C. Even though D. Due to
5. They were talking in whispers ____ nobody could hear them.
A. in order to B. so that C. so as to D. to
IV/ PRODUCTION
Lucky box
Group 1
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He continued working ________ he was too tired
although
Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.

a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly
b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly
c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly
d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly
Choose the best option
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In order that buy his new car, he had to
A B
borrow his friend some money.
C D
Find one mistake
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In order to
Choose the best option
1) You should keep the milk in the refrigerator_____ it doesn’t go bad.
A. to B. so that C. because D. although
2) _____ she spoke slowly, I don’t understand her.
A. Since B. Although C. Despite D. As
3) _____ it rained heavily, we went to school on time.
A. Even though B. Despite C. Because D. Though not
4) He tries his best to work hard _____ help her family get over the difficulties.
A. so as that B. in order that C. in order to D. so as not to

HOMEWORK