What is Whenever? The structure of Whenever and its usage in English

What is Whenever?

The Whenever structure in English can be understood as anytime.

For example:

• Whenever you call me, I’ll come. (Bất cứ khi nào bạn gọi, tôi sẽ đến.)
• She can come whenever she wants. (Cô ấy có thể đến bất cứ khi nào cô ấy muốn.)
• I will listen to music whenever I have time. (Tôi sẽ nghe nhạc bất cứ khi nào tôi có thời gian.)

Cấu trúc whenever và cách sử dụng trong tiếng Anh

The Whenever structure in English is used to describe the repetition of an action, object, or event.

For example:

• Whenever she meets him, she is happy. (Mỗi lần gặp anh ấy, cô ấy đều hạnh phúc.)
• I often visit my family first whenever I come back home. (Tôi thường thăm gia đình mình đầu tiên mỗi lần tôi trở về nhà.)

However, it is important to note a few points:

• Cấu trúc whenever có ý nghĩa tương đương với cấu trúc No matter when.
• Nếu cấu trúc whenever đứng ở đầu câu thì cần có dấu phẩy ngăn cách giữa hai mệnh đề.

Ví dụ: Whenever you need, call me. = No matter when you need, call me. (Bất cứ khi nào bạn cần, hãy gọi cho tôi.)

Other -ever structures in English

Considerations when using the Whenever structure

Some points to note when using the Whenever structure:

• Cấu trúc Whenever được sử dụng trong thì hiện tại đơn và thì tương lai đơn.
• Tránh nhầm lẫn giữa cấu trúc Whenever với các cấu trúc -Ever khác trong tiếng Anh.
• Bên cạnh đó, mệnh đề chứa cấu trúc Whenever có thể đứng ở đầu câu.

Exercises on the Whenever structure

Exercise 1: Complete the sentence with whenever/ whoever/ whatever/ whichever/ wherever/ however

1. Julie will play badminton _____ she feels bored.
2. Michael often goes to Highland Coffee _____ he wants to drink some coffee.
3. _____ hard Nick tried, he still couldn’t get the opportunity to study abroad.
4. You can pick up _____ in this store.
5. The present can go to _____ is lucky.
6. Take me _____ without them.
7. David can use that stove _____ he wants to eat something.
8. Do _____ I believe is not false.

Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer

1. He can do (whatever/whichever/however/whenever) she wants.
2. (Whatever/Whichever/Whoever/Wherever) did you find that picture? I haven’t seen it for a long time!
3. I don’t care (whatever/however/whoever/wherever) David does it, just as long as he finishes this weekend.
4. We’ll leave (whatever/whoever/however/whenever) you have free time.
5. (Whatever/However/Whoever/Whenever) broke the vase will have to pay the compensation.
6. Call me back (whatever/whichever/however/whenever) you have free time.
7. (Whatever/Whichever/Whoever/Whomever) is coming to the birthday party needs to bring an invitation letter.
8. Do you prefer orange juice or apple juice? (Whatever/Whichever/Whoever/However) you prefer, I like both.
9. He isn’t controlled by his parents. He can do (whatever/wherever/however/whenever) he wants.

Answers

Bài 1: Điền cấu trúc whenever/whoever/whatever/whichever/wherever/however vào câu phù hợp

1. Whenever
2. Whenever
3. However
4. Whichever
5. Whoever
6. Wherever
7. Whenever
8. Whatever

Bài 2: Choose the correct answer

1. Whatever
2. Wherever
3. However
4. Whenever
5. Whoever
6. Whenever
7. Whoever
8. Whichever
9. Whatever