Cấu trúc nhấn mạnh — Emphasis Structures
1. Emphatic do/does/did
I do believe that education is important.
She does work very hard every day.
They did try their best, but it wasn't enough.
2. So + adj/adv + that
The exam was so difficult that many students failed.
He spoke so quickly that nobody understood him.
3. Such + (a/an) + N + that
It was such a beautiful day that we went to the beach.
She made such progress that everyone was impressed.
4. It is ... that (Câu chẻ nhấn mạnh)
It is hard work that leads to success, not luck.
It was in 1969 that humans first landed on the moon.
5. What ... is/was (Câu chẻ What)
What matters most is your attitude.
What we need is more funding for research.
6. The very / The only / The first
This is the very book I was looking for. (chính là cuốn sách)
She was the only person who helped me.
He was the first student to finish the exam.
7. Đảo ngữ nhấn mạnh
Never have I seen such beauty.
Not only did she pass, but she excelled.
So beautiful was the sunset that we stopped to take photos.
8. Indeed / certainly / definitely / absolutely
This is indeed a challenging problem.
She is certainly the most qualified candidate.
The results were absolutely remarkable.
Bảng so sánh: So vs Such
| Cấu trúc | Theo sau | Ví dụ |
|---|---|---|
| So + adj/adv + that | Tính từ/Trạng từ | So beautiful that... |
| Such + (a/an) + N + that | Danh từ (có adj) | Such a beautiful day that... |
| So + many/much/few/little + N | Lượng từ + N | So many people that... |
Mẹo VSTEP Writing: Dùng emphatic "do/does/did" trong conclusion để nhấn mạnh quan điểm. Ví dụ: "I do believe that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks."