Adverbs of frequency1. Ms Buta, who

Adverbs of frequency
1. Ms Buta, who just arrived in this country with only a high school education, is ...... an accountant with a major company.
A. every
B. already
c. yet
D. often
2. Our sales manager ..... makes mistakes in her record keeping, so our accounts are perfectly balanced.
A. usually
B. yet
C. never
D. often
3. I went through all of the old records this morning and have come to the realization that production levels have ..... been this high before.
A. still
B. never
C. yet
D. every month
4. If they ..... have not agreed on a theme after three full days of deliberation, we’ll have no choice but to postpone the conference.
A. often
B. still
c. already
D. occasionally
5. Research and development funds are being reduced ..... because of budget cutbacks.
A. every year
B. never
c. still
D. always
6. While earning her degree via an online school, Ms. Duthuit
worked ..... summer as a receptionist for a dental hygienist
A. every
B. always
C. often
D. still
7. I wish I could say we would hire her immediately, but she hasn’t ..... completed her framing course.
A. still
B. seldom
C. never
D. yet
8. To ensure the health of our employees and customers, the air-conditioning
units need to be ..... serviced.
A. biannually
B. rarely
C. usually
D. seldom
9. The employees at the factory eat lunch at that cafeteria at least ......
A. often
B. sometimes
C. always
D. twice a week
10. The company requires that all employees have a physical examination ......
A. rarely
B. never
C. annually
D. seldom
11. The time sheets are to be filled out twice .....-in the morning when the staff arrives and in the evening when they leave.
A. usually
B. sometimes
C. daily
D. frequently
12. Our department staff are held ..... in the conference room on the third floor.
A. rarely
B. every week
C. always
D. sometimes
13. Mrs. Kurtoglu is a fast learner, and she has ..... mastered the drafting techniques.
A. already
B. ever
C. yet
D. still
14. Most small business owners are required to file their faxes ......
A. quarterly
B. usually
C. anymore
D. still
15. The advertising staff has been working hard but has not finished the campaign ......
A. still
B. yet
C. anymore
D. already

Conjunctions
1. We haven’t seen that memo .... it was first distributed.
A. since
B. when
C. while
D. as
2.She got not only a substantial raise..... a large bonus.
A. because
B. although
C. and
D. but also
3. .... you come up with a better idea, let’s try out my suggestion.
A. If
B. After
C. Neither
D. Unless
4. .....Genji and I are being transferred to the Mumbai office.
A. Both
B. Either
C. And
D. Also
5. I’ll go to the convention center ..... I’ve checked into the hotel.
A. since
B. as soon as
C. though
D. as
6. Neither the boss .... his assistant were aware the deadline had passed.
A. or
B. but
C. nor
D. either
7. I’ll look for another restaurant ...... Chez Michel is fully booked.
A. although
B. before
C. not only
D. if
8. Mr. Kim is considered one of the most honest ..... most hardworking members of the finance team.
A. but
B. or
C. and
D. with
9. Employees must turn off the lights ..... they leave the office.
A. afterward
B. before
C. while
D. because
10. ..... it was the office manager’s birthday, the secretaries sent her roses.
A. But
B. Even though
C. Since
D. While
11. The operator was not able to find the address..... telephone number.
A. or
B. although
C. but
D. even though
12. Since Dr. Yamoto is always busy, it is best to call .....make an appointement before coming to her office.
A. while
B. before
C. nor
D. and
13 ... ..Mr. Park was the only one who knew the way to the conference, he drove the car.
A. Although
B. Since
C. But
D. Therefore
14. We ask that all important correspondence be sent by registered ...... certified mail.
A. or
B. however
C. but
D. yet
15. Because of the strong economy, there has been an increase in exported ...... imported goods.
A. and
B. though
C. or
D. still
16. Our company has chosen the Swedish vendor .....they guarantee the best after-sales service.
A. and
B. because
C. but
D. so
17. For reasons of public safety, the firefighters will not respond ..... the call is verified.
A. and
B. until
C. even
D. because
18. The training staff does not have to attend the meeting, ...... they will anyway.
A. but
B. and
C. or
D. already
19. .....she possesses such business acumen, she was able to regain control of the company.
A. Despite
B. Even though
C. Because
D. For
20. For more effective ad campaign, we need both a new product ..........a creative, imaginative director.
A. or
B. either
C. and
D. so
21. Our department did not reach its monthly quota ......we worked a lot of overtime and hired two temporary workers.
A. because of
B. even though
C. despite
D. but
22. Tyrone’s sister Marsha, who I had little faith in at the beginning, has proved to be not only ambitious ...... hardworking.
A. or
B. neither
C. and also
D. but also
23. .......Mr. Myers enters the boardroom, everyone should stand up and applaud him for his valiant efforts in the campaign.
A. When
B. While
C. So
D. Since
24. With the help of a few student interns, today’s mail will be f sorted ...... it arrives at our division.
A. before
B. until
C. or
D. though
25. Mr. Fagan notified security by telephone..... he heard something suspicious going on in the elevator.
A. so
B. when
C. although
D. because of
26. As was mentioned in our earlier announcement, the plane cannot leave the gate ...... all passengers are seated and baggage is safely stowed.
A. if
B. when
C. unless
D. but.
27. ......she opened the meeting and addressed the current issues, the project director faxed the agenda to the vice president.
A. But
B. If
C. And
D. Before
28. ...... the research uncovered some problems, the committee members decided to table the proposal temporarily.
A. Since
B. Even though
C. In spite of
D. Whatever
29. ....the computer seemed like a good investment, they decided against it.
A. Because
B. Although
C. However
D. But
30. My attitude and outlook on life have definitely improved ..... I started a job I like.
A. while
B. if
C. when
D. since



PREPOSITIONS
A.Prepositions used for Time and for Places.
1 AT:
a.For time:
-at 4 o’clock, at 5 pm
-at last/ first
-at night/ noon/ midnight
-at the moment
-at Christmas, at Easter
-at present
-at once
-at weekends
-at the age of
-at the same time
-at sunset/ sunrise
b.For places:
-at borne/ school/ work
- at the theatre
-at the seaside
-at the corner of the street
- at the grocer’
-at the doctor’s
- at the shop
-at the top
- at the bottom
-at the foot of the page
-at the beginning ofy at the end of: vào lúc đầu/ cuối
- (To anive) at the airport/ rainway station.
2.IN:
a.For time:
In được dùng trước năm, tháng, mùa, buổi (trừ at night, at noon).
eg. in 1990, in August, in Spring, in the morning.
In time: đúng giở.
b.For places:
-In: ở trong in the living room/ in the box.
-In được dùng trước các thành phố, đất nước, miền, phương hướng: in London in Hanoi in France, in the east ......
-in the street/ sky weather
-in my opinion
-in good/ bad
-in the newspaper
-in the middle of
-in English/ German
-in the rain/ sun
-in the dark
-in + time (in 2days)
-in the water/ river/ sea
-in a line/ queue
-in a picture/mirror/ photo
-in bed/ hospital/ prison
-in the end: (cuối cùng)
-in love with
3.ON.
a.For time:
-On được dùng trước thứ (ngày trong tuần)
eg. on Sunday
-On được dùng trước ngày tháng
eg. on August 12th
-On time: đúng giờ (chính xác)
-On Christmas day
-On holiday/ on a trip/ on a tour
-On the occasion of: nhân dịp
b. For places:
-On : ở trên eg. on the table
-on the phone
-On horseback: trên lưng ngựa
-on a diet
-On foot: bằng chân (đi bộ)
-on fire
-On TV / on radio
-on the left/ right
-On the beach
-on the 1st floor
4. BY.
-By được dùng trong câu bị động nghĩa là ‘bởi’.
-By được dùng để chỉ phương tiện đi lại (by bike, by car .....)
-By the time : trước khi
-By chance : tình cờ
-Leam by heart: học thuộc
5. TO
-TO thường được dùng sau động từ GO (go to the cinema .... nhưng GO HOME).
-TO thường được dùng để chỉ sự di chuyển : My father takes me to the cinema.
Many invited me to her birthday party.
6. INTO:
-INTO có nghĩa là vào trong, được dùng sau các động từ: GO, PUT, GET, FALL (rơi ngã), JUMP (nhảy), COME......
eg. go into the room, get into the train, put the pen into the bag, fall into the river, jump into the river and swim, come into the house.....
-INTO còn được dùng để chỉ sự thay đổi của điều kiện hoặc kết quả:
The rain changed into snow.
7. OUT OF: ra khỏi.
eg. He came out of the house./ He is looking out of the window.
8. WITH:
- With: có nghĩa là có, mang, cùng:
eg. A girl with blue eyes.I a coat with two pockets.
- With: được dùng để chỉ một công cụ, phương tiện.
He's writing with a pen
-With: được dùng để chỉ sự liên hệ hoặc đổng hành, có nghĩa 'cùng với’
I'm living with my parents.
-With: còn có nghĩa là ‘với’
Do you agree with me?

9.UNDER:
-Under, có nghĩa là ở dưới, để chỉ vị trí phía dưới một vật
eg. The cat is under the table.
-Under còn có nghĩa là ít hơn, thấp hơn.
eg. Children under fourteen years of age shouldn't see such a film.

B.Prepositions following Adjectives:
1.OF:
-ashamed of: xấu hổ về
-afraid of: sợ, e ngại
-ahead of: trước
-aware of: nhận thức
-capahle ọf: có khả năng.
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