C1
There is no point (in) + V-ing · It is no use + V-ing
There is no point / It is no use / no good
Explanation
Nhóm cấu trúc nói việc gì là vô ích. Theo sau bắt buộc là V-ing, không phải nguyên thể. Sau no point có thể có hoặc bỏ in. Cùng nhóm còn có it is not worth V-ing và there is no harm in V-ing. Bẫy thường gặp: Sau các cụm này là V-ing, không phải to V0: There is no point to argue ✗, no point in arguing ✓.
Examples
Tranh luận lúc này chẳng có ích gì.
Phàn nàn sau hạn chót thì vô ích.
Sửa cái bơm cũ không đáng.
Hỏi thì cũng chẳng mất gì.
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