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_________ the storm, the ship couldn't reach its...

Câu hỏi: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_________ the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time.
A. Because of
B. In case of
C. In spite of
D. But for
- because of V-ing/ N: bởi vì
E.g: He couldn't drive because he was ill = He couldn't drive because of his illness.
- in case of sth: nếu điều gì đó, vấn đề gì đó xảy ra
E.g: In case of an accident call the police. (Nếu có tai nạn, hãy gọi cho cảnh sát)
- in spite of V-ing/ N/ the fact that: mặc dù
E.g: I didn't get a job although I had all the necessary qualification.
= I didn't get a job in spite of having all the nesscessary qualification.
= I didn't get a job in spite of the fact that I had all the necessary qualification.
-but for + N = If it were not for/ If it hadn't been for (thường dùng trong câu điều kiện loại 2 và 3)
E.g: If you hadn't helped US, we would have been in trouble.
= If it hadn't been for your help, we would have been in trouble
= But for your help, we would have been in trouble.
(Bởi vì cơn bão, con tàu không thể đến nơi đúng giờ.)
Đáp án A.
 

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