Ngoài 2 loại liên từ (Liên từ phụ hợp-ordinating conjunction và Liên từ tương quan-correlative conjunctions), hôm nay tôi muốn cung cấp thêm một loại liên từ nữa- chủ điểm hay xuất hiện nhất trong luyện thi TOEIC.

Liên từ này được gọi là Liên từ tương hợp (Subordinating Conjunctions)

Sau đây là một số loại liên từ tương hợp. Chú ý rằng, sau những liên từ này là một mệnh đề.

#1. Diễn tả thời gian

While: she was eating while her husband was fixing his car
When: when you develop products, it is important to conduct a market research
Since:    he has served this company since he graduated
Before: Before you leave the office, remember to turn off all the lights
After:    After he returned to the office, he got a private phone call
As soon as: As soon as I come home, please let her know

#2. Diễn tả lý do

Because:   Because it was submitted late, the report was returned
Since:        Since you left him, he is now addicted to wine
As:              The economy added 10,000 jobs in the second quarter as stronger domestic demands encouraged companies to hire more workers

#3. Diễn tả sự nhượng bộ

Although/ though/even he is inexperienced, he is still appreciated by the whole staff

#4. Diễn tả điều kiện

If/once:      If you want to see him, call me any time
Unless:                       Unless he calls, I will leave right away
As long as (miễn là): he agrees to take the job as long as the salary is high
Provided that/ providing: I will lend him money provided that he pays me on time

#5. Diễn tả mục đích

She buys a lovely doll so that/in order that her daughter can play with it at home

#6. Diễn tả sự đối lập

While/whereas: she keeps spending much money while her parents try to earn one single penny.