DẠNG 3: ĐẠI TỪ

Dạng bài này thường chiếm 1-2% số điểm của bài thi đọc. Tuy vậy, đối với mục tiêu cao thì 5-10 điểm gì
cũng quý. Hơn nữa, đây có thể xem là dạng bài dễ nhất trong tất cả các dạng.
Dấu hiệu nhận biết dạng bài: bốn đáp án là thường có 3 đại từ và một tính từ sở hữu

Trường hợp 1: Nếu sau khoảng trống là danh từ, lúc này anh T sẽ hiện ra và nói “hãy đánh
cược cả cuộc đời em vào phương án nào là tính từ sở hữu hoặc tính từ sở hữu + own.”

Chú ý: bao giờ cũng phải ưu tiên trường hợp này trước rồi mới xét đến những trường hợp sau.
Trường hợp 2: Nếu trước khoảng trống là by, chọn đại từ phản thân (self/selves).
Trường hợp 3: Nếu khoảng trống nằm ở đầu câu thì chọn đại từ chủ từ.
Trường hợp 4: Nếu khoảng trống nằm ở sau động từ và sau động từ không có danh từ thì:
a) nếu chủ từ và tân ngữ khác nhau thì chọn đại từ tân ngữ (me, you, us, them, him, her, it).
b) nếu chủ từ và tân ngữ giống nhau thì chọn đại từ phản thân.

Trường hợp 5: Nếu bỏ khoảng trống đi mà vẫn dịch được thì chọn đại từ phản thân.
Trường hợp 6: Đại từ sở hữu (mine, yours, theirs, ours, his, hers, its) có thể nằm ở vị trí tân ngữ hoặc chủ
từ. Phải dịch chứ không có cách nào khác.
BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG

1. You need to submit ----- vacation request by the 2. The Delta heavy walk-in refrigerator has wheels
end of this month. that can help ----- move it easily.
(A) your (A) you
(B) yourselves (B) your
(C) you (C) yours
(D) yours (D) yourself

3. To make ----- bicycle secure, use our state-of-the- 4. Information technology experts are advised to
art electronic lock with smart control functions. bring ----- résumés to the job fair next week.
(A) your (A) their
(B) yourselves (B) theirs
(C) you (C) them
(D) yours (D) they

5. ----- request will be sent to the personnel director 6. Please fill out a questionnaire about your
once he returns from his business trip. experiences with ----- products.
(A) You (A) us
(B) Your (B) our
(C) Yours (C) ourselves
(D) Yourselves (D) we
7. Please contact us anytime if ----- want to know 8. Plain yogurt is tasty by ----- but is even better
more about modern visual art. with honey and nuts.
(A) your (A) itself
(B) yourselves (B) it
(C) you (C) its
(D) yours (D) its own

9. Every batch of sauce at Generita's Bistro is 10. Kespi Brand cookies, delicious by -----, are even
processed meticulously by ----- expert chefs. better when paired with a glass of milk.
(A) itself (A) they
(B) its (B) themselves
(C) it (C) their
(D) its own (D) theirs

11. Mr. Baron was forced to search for a new office 12*. Green Grocery customers should request
space ----- because his assistant had already assistance from staff instead of removing products
resigned. from the top shelves -----.
(A) him (A) themselves
(B) himself (B) their own
(C) his (C) them
(D) he (D) their

13. Penny Bank guarantees that ----- newly 14. Sacrificing ------ interests, Ms. Porter resigned as
launched online banking services are 100% safe a curator for the Courtney Gallery to become a
and reliable. fulltime housewife.
(A) themselves (A) she
(B) itself (B) herself
(C) they (C) hers
(D) its (D) her own

15. The regional manager will arrive tomorrow so 16. Ms. Carpenter will be attending the conference
please ensure that all ----- documents are ready. with ------- marketing team.
(A) she (A) she
(B) her (B) her
(C) hers (C) hers
(D) herself (D) herself

17. Aaron Park's new book features photographs of 18. Daniel Nishida, the chief supply officer, asked
homes designed and built by the homeowners that ----- should be given full responsibility for
-----. approving all invoices.
(A) itself (A) he
(B) himself (B) him
(C) themselves (C) his
(D) ourselves (D) himself
19. Assistant managers are largely responsible for 20. If ------- are not satisfied with an item, return it
the day-to-day operations in ----- departments. for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
(A) theirs (A) you
(B) them (B) your
(C) their (C) yours
(D) they (D) yourself

21. Please contact the product distributor, not the 22. Emily introduced ----- before starting the
retail store, if ----- need replacement parts. interview for the management job.
(A) your (A) she
(B) you (B) herself
(C) yourself (C) hers
(D) yours (D) her

23. At the Svelte Health Club, all patrons should 24. It is the company's policy that the director -----
have ----- body fat percentage measured before must abstain from any political involvement in
they embark on an exercise regimen. carrying out his responsibilities.
(A) their (A) him
(B) them (B) his
(C) theirs (C) himself
(D) they (D) he

25. Famous people sometimes make good use of 26. The finance department would like to announce
----- celebrity status by launching their own the addition of Jake Pasternak to ----- team of
product lines. accountants.
(A) they (A) its
(B) them (B) it
(C) themselves (C) his
(D) their (D) him

27. Bryant Cosmetics' marketing team developed a 28. Mr. Chen was surprised by the promotion
promotional campaign by ----- rather than because ----- had not imagined that it could happen
outsourcing the work. this year.
(A) theirs (A) his
(B) them (B) himself
(C) themselves (C) he
(D) they (D) him

29. Cathy Choi uses only locally grown fresh 30. Mr. Bentick notified the realtor that ----- wanted
produce to make ----- authentic French cuisine. to view the rental properties the following day.
(A) her (A) his
(B) she (B) he
(C) hers (C) him
(D) herself (D) himself
31. The group members spent quite a long time 32. Acounting employees can make copies with the
talking amongst ----- before they could reach a photocopier in the HR Department while ----- is
sensible solution. being repaired.
(A) them (A) they
(B) theirs (B) them
(C) their (C) their
(D) themselves (D) theirs

33. Mr. Glen finished ----- weeklong training last 34. Even though Mr. Kim ----- was not happy with
week and will be starting work at the London his performance during the last quarter, his
branch. manager gave him a good rating.
(A) he (A) himself
(B) his (B) he
(C) him (C) his
(D) himself (D) him

35. The new interns have been very mindful of ----- 36. Local merchants are hopeful that if this new
parking regulations. business succeeds, ----- will also benefit.
(A) theirs (A) theirs
(B) ours (B) them
(C) our (C) their
(D) they (D) themselves

37. ----- account will be credited after we receive 38. Apply to Joneston Stores today so as not to miss
the returned merchandise. ----- chance to join a great sales team.
(A) You (A) you
(B) Yours (B) your
(C) Your (C) yours
(D) Yourself (D) yourself

39. Greg Owens, founder of multi-national Flermes 40. To keep ----- park beautiful, please place your
Taxi Service, used to drive a taxi -----. non-recyclables in the available trash cans.
(A) he (A) our
(B) his (B) we
(C) himself (C) us
(D) his own (D) ours

41. Although the team members ----- were not 42. While the director of communications is away,
available after the game, the coach was happy to be all e-mails and calls will be forwarded to -----
interviewed. assistant.
(A) they (A) she
(B) themselves (B) her
(C) their (C) hers
(D) theirs (D) herself
43. Ms. Lan Le will complete ----- internship at the 44. Greg Owens, founder of multi-national Flermes
George Cake Shop next week. Taxi Service, used to drive a taxi -----.
(A) them (A) he
(B) theirs (B) his
(C) their (C) himself
(D) themselves (D) his own

45. Interviewees are asked not to talk among ----- 46. Mr. Kim assured the client that ----- would
while waiting in the reception area. deliver the contract that afternoon.
(A) themselves (A) he
(B) theirs (B) his
(C) them (C) himself
(D) their (D) his own

47. The comedian said that ----- sense of humor 48. Mr. Durkin asked for volunteers to help -----
was inherited from a grandparent. with the employee fitness program.
(A) her (A) he
(B) herself (B) his
(C) she (C) him
(D) hers (D) his

49. Deltran analytics software can help ----- identify 50. The manager often leads new employees
issues, predict trends, and improve business. through the safety procedures -----.
(A) you (A) her
(B) your (B) herself
(C) yours (C) hers
(D) yourself (D) she

51*. Immediately after the decrease in production 52. Each year, the relationship between what
was announced, everyone began discussing how people eat and the state of ----- health more fully
----- would impact work schedules. understood.
(A) us (A) they
(B) it (B) their
(C) theirs (C) theirs
(D) yours (D) them

53. The Pangea Company will send ----- an e-mail 54. An interview with author Tito Flores about -----
which confirms receipt of the application. new book will be broadcast tonight.
(A) your (A) himself
(B) yourselves (B) him
(C) yourself (C) his
(D) you (D) he
55. ----- is currently Ms. Wonderle’s first year 56. The play’s rehearsal lasted four hours, while the
working as our office’s administrative assistant. play ----- ran for only three.
(A) This (A) themselves
(B) That (B) them
(C) These (C) itself
(D) Those (D) it

57. Mr. Sweeney is most pleased when ----- press 58. Since we had a recent rate change, expect -----
releases are published unedited. next electricity bill to be slightly lower.
(A) he (A) you
(B) him (B) yours
(C) his (C) yourself
(D) himself (D) your

59. Though Sendark Agency’s travel insurance can 60. Ms. Burrow was promoted after ----- group
be purchased over the phone, most of ----- plans recorded the highest revenue growth for the year.
are bought online. (A) her
(A) her (B) hers
(B) his (C) herself
(C) its (D) she
(D) your