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

North 34th, Streator, Illinois.
c.

The correct address, I believe, is 215,
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 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 golf, volleyball, and
horseshoes.
b.

Usually, at the company picnic, we play
badminton frisbee golf, volleyball and
horseshoes.
c.

Usually, at the company picnic we play
badminton, frisbee, golf, volleyball, and
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
exertion, Ming collapsed under a tall
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 là lỗi dấu câu thường gặp nhất nên
bạn hãy tìm xem những chỗ nào tác giả đã quên không
đánh dấu phẩy.

Đáp án
1. You can safely view an eclipse through
the viewing glass of a welding helmet, or
you can look through a piece of
overexposed film.
2. The prisoner showed no remorse as the
guilty verdict was announced, nor did the
tears of the victim's 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 to cover our
debt.
8. If you know of anyone with data
processing experience, encourage him or
her to apply for this new position.
9. After he ran into the mayor's car with his
truck, Adam used his cellular 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, 1953,
and Arun was born on June 30, 1960.
12.

Looking for a solution to the printing
problem, Karissa 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