“as if” và “as though” được sử dụng để diễn đạt những tình huống giả định, tức là các tình huống không có thật hoặc không thực sự xảy ra. Chúng có thể được dùng để mô tả cảm giác, hành động, hoặc trạng thái trong một tình huống tưởng tượng.

1. “As if”

Cấu trúc cơ bản:

• Mệnh đề điều kiện giả định (If + S + V) + as if + mệnh đề chính

Ví dụ:

• He acts as if he knew everything. (Anh ấy hành xử như thể anh ấy biết tất cả mọi thứ.)
• She looked as if she had seen a ghost. (Cô ấy trông như thể đã thấy ma.)

Lưu ý:

• Khi sử dụng “as if,” mệnh đề sau nó thường sẽ sử dụng thì quá khứ hoặc quá khứ hoàn thành để nhấn mạnh rằng tình huống đó không có thật hoặc không xảy ra trong thực tế.

2. “As though”

Cấu trúc cơ bản:

• Mệnh đề điều kiện giả định (If + S + V) + as though + mệnh đề chính

Ví dụ:

• He speaks as though he were an expert. (Anh ấy nói như thể anh ấy là một chuyên gia.)
• The car broke down, as though it had been driven for years. (Chiếc xe hỏng, như thể nó đã được lái suốt nhiều năm.)

Lưu ý:

• “As though” có thể được sử dụng tương tự như “as if” và đôi khi có thể thay thế cho nhau. Tuy nhiên, “as though” thường được coi là trang trọng hơn.

So sánh

• “As if” và “as though” có thể được sử dụng thay thế cho nhau trong nhiều trường hợp, nhưng “as though” có thể mang cảm giác trang trọng hơn.
• Cả hai đều có thể dùng với các thì khác nhau tùy thuộc vào mức độ giả định và mục đích của câu.

Hy vọng điều này giúp bạn hiểu rõ hơn về cách sử dụng “as if” và “as though” để diễn đạt các tình huống giả định trong tiếng Anh!

Bài tập

1. She talks to me _____ she knows everything about me.
2. He behaves _____ he were the owner of the company.
3. It looks _____ it’s going to rain soon.
4. The child cried _____ he had lost his favorite toy.
5. The restaurant is decorated _____ it were a palace.
6. He acted _____ he had seen a ghost.
7. They looked at each other _____ they were long-lost friends.
8. She laughed _____ she had heard the funniest joke ever.
9. The old man spoke _____ he had been there before.
10. The house is so quiet _____ no one lives there.
11. She sang _____ she was a professional singer.
12. He explained the problem _____ he had solved it before.
13. The student answered the question _____ he had studied for years.
14. The film was so realistic _____ it was based on a true story.
15. He wrote the report _____ he had all the information needed.
16. The garden looks _____ it hasn’t been tended for ages.
17. She acted _____ she were the queen of the party.
18. He looked at me _____ I was the last person he wanted to see.
19. The car sounded _____ it was having engine trouble.
20. The teacher spoke _____ he had all the knowledge in the world.
21. It felt _____ the temperature was dropping rapidly.
22. They walked _____ they had no destination in mind.
23. The dog barked _____ it was trying to warn us about something.
24. He answered the question _____ he had already known the answer.
25. She stared at the painting _____ she was trying to solve a mystery.
26. The project was finished _____ it had been started just yesterday.
27. He behaved _____ he was still a child.
28. The new employee worked _____ he had been there for years.
29. The actor performed _____ he was on stage for the first time.
30. The restaurant smelled _____ they were preparing a feast.
31. She smiled _____ she had just won a prize.
32. The house looked _____ it had been abandoned for years.
33. He spoke _____ he had lived through the experience himself.
34. The book was written _____ the author had a deep understanding of the subject.
35. The teacher taught _____ he was passionate about the subject.
36. The party was decorated _____ it was a grand celebration.
37. She danced _____ she was a professional ballerina.
38. The city felt _____ it was buzzing with excitement.
39. He acted _____ he had already made up his mind.
40. The food tasted _____ it was made by a gourmet chef.
41. She answered the phone _____ it was an emergency call.
42. The sky looked _____ a storm was approaching.
43. The company was organized _____ it was run by experts.
44. The room was arranged _____ a luxury hotel suite.
45. The actor spoke _____ he had rehearsed the lines many times.
46. The store was so crowded _____ there was no space to move.
47. He performed _____ he was a world-class musician.
48. The beach looked _____ it was straight out of a postcard.
49. She wrote the letter _____ it was a heartfelt message.
50. The classroom was set up _____ it was for a special event.
51. The garden seemed _____ it was a work of art.
52. He drove the car _____ he was racing in a competition.
53. The hotel room felt _____ it was a five-star accommodation.
54. She looked at the new dress _____ it was the perfect fit.
55. The presentation was delivered _____ he had given it many times before.
56. The book read _____ it was written by a renowned author.
57. The company’s website was designed _____ it was a tech startup.
58. The café was decorated _____ it was a trendy spot in town.
59. He spoke to the audience _____ he was a famous motivational speaker.
60. The dinner was served _____ it was a gourmet experience.
61. She dressed _____ she was going to a high-profile event.
62. The movie was so intense _____ it was a real-life drama.
63. The building looked _____ it had been there for centuries.
64. He acted _____ he had the authority to make the final decision.
65. The recipe was followed _____ it was a family secret.
66. The street was lit _____ it was a festive occasion.
67. The performance was given _____ it was a rehearsal.
68. The book felt _____ it was a classic piece of literature.
69. The concert sounded _____ it was a world tour event.
70. The dog looked at us _____ it wanted something urgently.
71. She responded _____ she had been waiting for this moment.
72. The museum exhibit was arranged _____ it was a historical treasure.
73. The speech was delivered _____ it was the most important event.
74. The decorations were set up _____ it was a royal celebration.
75. He explained the concept _____ he was a subject matter expert.
76. The room felt _____ it was a luxury spa.
77. The recipe turned out _____ it was prepared by a professional chef.
78. She looked _____ she had just stepped out of a fashion magazine.
79. The car’s interior was designed _____ it was a luxury vehicle.
80. The garden was maintained _____ it was a botanical garden.
81. The cityscape looked _____ it was a movie set.
82. He acted _____ he was part of the team all along.
83. The invitation was worded _____ it was a formal event.
84. The presentation was prepared _____ it was for a high-profile audience.
85. The dinner party was organized _____ it was a grand affair.
86. The book was written _____ it was a historical document.
87. The hotel lobby looked _____ it was a grand palace.
88. The athlete performed _____ he was competing in the Olympics.
89. The recipe was followed _____ it was a family heirloom.
90. The movie scene was shot _____ it was a real-life event.
91. She approached the problem _____ she had dealt with it before.
92. The art gallery was arranged _____ it was an exclusive exhibition.
93. The wedding was planned _____ it was a royal occasion.
94. The park looked _____ it was a well-kept secret garden.
95. The student answered the test _____ it was a practice exam.
96. The concert venue was designed _____ it was a high-profile event.
97. The chef cooked the meal _____ it was a Michelin-star restaurant.
98. The play was performed _____ it was on Broadway.
99. The sports game felt _____ it was the championship final.
100. The charity event was organized _____ it was a major fundraiser.

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