Từ nối trong tiếng Anh có ý nghĩa gì?
Từ nối trong tiếng Anh (Linking words hay Transitions) được dùng để liên kết giữa các câu với nhau, giúp cho đoạn văn trở nên chặt chẽ và mạch lạc hơn. Trong một câu hoặc đoạn văn, nếu thiếu từ nối, chắc chắn bài viết của bạn sẽ trở nên rời rạc và thiếu logic.
Phân loại các từ nối trong tiếng Anh
1. Các từ nối diễn đạt nguyên nhân và kết quả
Từ nối chỉ nguyên nhân
Because/As/Since + clause 1 (reason), clause 2 (result) Or Clause 1 (result) + because/as/since + clause 2 (reason) |
E.g: Gaming can be highly addictive because users are constantly given scores, new targets and rewards to keep them playing.
Because of/ Thank to/ Due to/ Owning to + Noun phrase (reason), Clause (result) Or Clause (result), thank to / owning to/ due to/ because of + Noun phrase (reason) |
E.g: The way many people contact with each other has changed because of technology developments
Từ nối chỉ kết quả
Sentence 1 (reason). Therefore/ As a consequence/ As a result/ Consequently, Sentence 2 (result) |
E.g: Men are innately stronger, more competitive and more aggressive, which makes their shows seemingly more sensational and dramatic. Therefore, people generally prefer watching men doing sports to women.
2. Các từ nối thể hiện sự đối nghịch
Although/ Though/ Even though + Clause 1, Clause 2 (contrast)Or Clause 1, Although/ Though/ Even though + Clause 2 (contrast) |
E.g: Although urban life is stressful, it has many employment opportunities.
In spite of/ Despite + Noun phrase, Clause (contrast) |
E.g: In spite of bad weather, we had a wonderful holiday.
Sentence 1. In contrast / However / Nevertheless/ / By contrast /On the other hand, Sentence 2 (contrast) |
E.g: Over a 10-year period, there was a little change in the figures for top three mobile phone features. However, the proportion of people using their phones to play music increase significantly
3. Các từ nối thể hiện điều kiện
If/ Unless/Provided (that)/Providing (that)+ clause 1 (condition), clause 2 (result) |
E.g: If the situation persists, students will forget what they have learnt
4. Các từ nối thể hiện mục đích
Clause (action) + in order to/ so as to/ to + V(inf)Clause (action) + so that/ in order that + Clause (purpose) |
E.g: People who take part in physically demanding sports should attend appropriate so that the dangers can be minimized.
5. Các từ nối để bổ sung thông tin
Sentence 1. In addition/ Besides/ Additionally / Moreover/ Also / Furthermore
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E.g: Achievements of female sports figures shown on TV can encourage those with potential to embark on their sporting career. Moreover, more showing time may attract additional investments from sponsors.
6. Các từ nối thể hiện việc liệt kê
Firstly, idea 1/ Secondly, idea 2 … finally/lastly, last idea. |
E.g: I’m a huge fan of swimming for several reasons. Firstly, it helps me to keep fit and boost my immune system. Secondly, going for a dip is a great way to shelter from sweltering heat of summer. Lastly, I suppose it’s a great way to unwind after a hard day at work
7. Các từ nối thể hiện ví dụ
Sentence 1. For example/ For instance, sentence 2 (example of sentence 1)Sentence 1 such as/ including/ like / namely + Noun Phrase 1, Noun Phrase 2… |
E.g: Americans and British use different words to describe the same object. For example, a ‘cookie’ in AE is called ‘biscuit’ in BE)
8. Các từ nối thể hiện thời gian
Before/ After + Clause 1, Clause 2 |
E.g: The number of car use in Britain increased dramatically over the next 5 years before it plunged to a low in 2002
9. Các từ nối thể hiện sự tương đồng
Sentence 1. Likewise/ Similarly, sentence 2.Noun 1 + compared to/ compared with + noun 2As/ Like + noun, clause |
E.g: Compared to those who live in big cities, children in remote areas often travel longer distance to schools.
10. Các từ nối thể hiện ý kiến cá nhân
In my opinion/ In my view/From my point of view, clause (personal opinion) I think that/I believe that/It seems to me that + clause (personal opinion) |
E.g: I believe that such negligence is intolerable in today’s egalitarian society
11. Các từ nối để đưa ra kết luận
In conclusion/To sum up/All in all /To summarise, clause (conclusion) |
E.g: In conclusion, the reasons behind male’s dominance in sports shows are the sexist views ingrained in some people’s mentality and the fact that men’s shows might be more appealing.
Bài tập về từ nối trong tiếng Anh
Bài tập 1: Chọn câu trả lời đúng
1. The discussion in class was brief;_____________, we still gained some knowledge from it.
A. however |
B. moreover |
C. although |
D. therefore |
2. The taxi fare is inexpensive;_____________, it's quicker than the train.
A. however |
B. moreover |
C. but |
D. so |
3. The air in the countryside is fresh;_____________, it's not polluted.
A. however |
B. whenever |
C. moreover |
D. beside |
4. Despite having a terrible headache, Minh still wanted to go to school.
A. Therefore |
B. But |
C. However |
D. Although |
5. My car broke down on the way;____________, when I arrived at the airport, the plane had already taken off.
A. Because |
B. However |
C. Therefore |
D. Although |
6. His mother fell ill;_________________, Jane had to stay at home to take care of her.
A. But |
B. However |
C. So |
D. Therefore |
7. They told me to wait for them; ____________, but he didn’t come back.
A. but |
B. however |
C. so |
D. therefore |
8. He was aware of the dangers of smoking;______________, however, he couldn’t quit.
A. therefore |
B. but |
C. however |
D. although |
Bài tập 2: Điền các từ nối từ hộp dưới đây vào các câu sau:
However | Then | Similarity | Therefore | Nevertheless | After sometime | Eventually | Otherwise | Afterwards |
1. No more food remains. _____________ However, there are still plenty of drinks available. 2. The Interact Club has performed admirably in assisting the poor. ___________ Likewise, the Welfare Club has also done well. 3. The police will review the documents. ___________ Afterward, they will be returned to the relevant authority. 4. The retailer has been facing losses. _____________ Consequently, he plans to close his business. 5. Start by washing the potatoes. _______________ Then, you can boil them.
6. We've been attempting to reach Michael for the past few days. _____________ Eventually, we located him in a hotel in town. 7. Country life may lack the excitement of the city. _______ However, it offers closeness to nature, which provides peace and quietness. 8. The dog unfailingly barks every time the ice-cream man passes by. _____________ Subsequently, it begins to howl. 9. Let's not become complacent. _________ Otherwise, we might lose out in the final round. 10. Lopez has faced poverty and hardship in the past. _____________ Hence, he has a sympathetic heart for the poor and needy.Đáp án
Bài tập 1
1. A | 2. B | 3. C | 4. C |
5. C | 6. D | 7. B | 8. C |
Bài tập 2
1. However | 2. Similarity | 3. Then | 4. Therefore | 5. Afterward |
6. Eventually | 7. Nevertheless | 8. After sometime | 9. Otherwise | 10. Therefore |