Bài 5 - Commas that separate (Dấu phẩy dùng để tách riêng thành phần câu)-phần1 Sử dụng dấu phẩy để tách các thành phần của câu • Dấu phẩy được dùng để tách những phần trái ngược ở trong câu. Lúc này dấu phẩy có chức năng báo trước cho người đọc phần tiếp theo sẽ là ý kiến ngược lại, giúp họ dễ dàng nắm bắt. Ví dụ We searched the entire house, but found nothing. We need strong intellects, not strong bodies, to resolve this problem. The racers ran slowly at first, quickly at the end. We expected to meet the President, not a White House aide. • Dấu phẩy được sử dụng để tách riêng những từ làm ngắt mạch của câu. Ví dụ The deadline, it seemed clear, simply could not be met. We came to rely, however, on the kindness and generosity of the neighbors. The alternative route, we discovered, was faster than the original route. • Khi tên của người được nói tới có ở trong câu thì nên được đi kèm dấu phẩy. Ví d ụ Dave, we wanted you to look at this layout before we sent it to printing. We wanted you to look at this layout, Dave, before we sent it to printing. We wanted you to look at this layout before we sent it to printing, Dave. • Những câu cảm thán nhẹ nhàng cũng nên đi kèm với dấu phẩy. Ví dụ Well, that was certainly a pleasant surprise. Yes, I'll call you as soon as we get the information. Heavens, that was a long-winded speaker. • Sử dụng dấu phẩy sau lời chào và kết thúc của một lá thư thân mật. Ví dụ Dear Uncle Jon , Sincerely yours , Yours truly , Bài tập thực hành: Chọn đáp án đúng 14. a. No, I haven't received a reply just yet, but I expect one any day. b. No I haven't received a reply just yet, but I expect one any day. c. No, I haven't received a reply just yet but I expect one any day. 15. a. My steak was burned to a crisp, the burger, on the other hand, was dripping with blood. b. My steak was burned to a crisp; the burger, on the other hand, was dripping with blood. c. My steak was burned to a crisp, the burger, on the other hand was dripping with blood. 16. a. Well, Sancha, I wonder if Mindy made it to her interview on time. b. Well, Sancha I wonder if Mindy made it to her interview on time. c. Well Sancha, I wonder if Mindy made it to her interview on time. 17. a. When we go on vacation, we need to remember our clothing fishing equipment and cameras. b. When we go on vacation we need to remember our clothing, fishing equipment, and cameras. c. When we go on vacation, we need to remember our clothing, fishing equipment, and cameras. 18. a. The correct address I believe is 215 North 34th, Streator, Illinois. b. The correct address, I believe, is 215 [...]... I'm afraid, Mr Dobbs, that you lack the qualifications for this job; but we have another that might interest you b I'm afraid Mr Dobbs, that you lack the qualifications for this job, but we have another that might interest you c I'm afraid, Mr Dobbs, that you lack the qualifications for this job, but we have another that might interest you 21 a Usually, at the company picnic we play badminton, frisbee... horseshoes 22 a We will advertise our biggest sale of the decade on June 21, 1997, the 25th anniversary of our Grand Opening sale b We will advertise our biggest sale of the decade on June 21 1997, the 25th anniversary of our Grand Opening sale c We will advertise our biggest sale of the decade on June 21, 1997 the 25th anniversary of our Grand Opening sale 23 a Exhausted by the heat, rather than the... address, I believe, is 2 15, North 34th, Streator, Illinois 19 a Our newest employee, a transfer from the home office, is the strong silent absent type, I think b Our newest employee, a transfer from the home office is the strong, silent, absent type, I think c Our newest employee, a transfer from the home office, is the strong, silent, absent type, I think 20 a I'm afraid, Mr Dobbs, that you lack the qualifications... phone to call the police, his doctor, his lawyer, and his insurance agent 10 The homegrown philosopher who lives next door at 251 Acorn Street, Libertyville, Kansas, claims to know exactly who invented the wheel, sliced bread, and kissing 11 Estelle was born on January 31, 1 953 , and Arun was born on June 30, 1960 12 Looking for a solution to the printing problem, Karissa asked an older employee, questioned... family arouse any emotion 3 The young calf put its head over the fence, and it licked my hand and sucked on my fingers 4 Icebergs in the Antarctic are flat and smooth, but those in the Arctic are rough 5 I understand your position on this issue; I still believe you are dead wrong 6 I like Sam; he likes me, for we are best of friends 7 The inventory is valued at one million dollars, but it's not enough... shady oak tree b Exhausted by the heat rather than the exertion, Ming collapsed under a tall, shady oak tree c Exhausted by the heat, rather than the exertion, Ming collapsed under a tall, shady oak tree Bài tập nâng cao Khi bạn đọc báo hay sách bằng tiếng Anh, bạn hãy nhớ ghi chú phần dấu phẩy mà bạn thấy Sau đó hãy cố nhìn lại những gì đã học và xem tại sau lại đặt dấu phẩy ở đó Ngoài ra lỗi dấu phẩy... asked an older employee, questioned the supervisor, and finally consulted the printer manual 13 Baruch brought a jello salad to the potluck Shannon brought peanuts, M & M's, mints, and pretzels 14 a 15 b 16 a 17 c 18 b 19 c 20 c 21 c 22 a 23 c  . Bài 5 - Commas that separate (Dấu phẩy dùng để tách riêng thành phần câu)-phần1 Sử dụng dấu phẩy để tách các thành phần của câu. dấu phẩy. Ví dụ Well, that was certainly a pleasant surprise. Yes, I'll call you as soon as we get the information. Heavens, that was a long-winded speaker. • Sử dụng. address I believe is 2 15 North 34th, Streator, Illinois. b. The correct address, I believe, is 2 15 North 34th, Streator, Illinois. c. The correct address, I believe, is 2 15, North 34th, Streator,