Context Clues
Vietnamese to English
Fill in the Blank
Jumbled Sentences
Vietnamese Food
Find the Error
English to Vietnamese
100
The weather was so frigid that we could see our breath in the air. What does "frigid" mean?
Extremely cold or very cold.
100
Translate: "Bạn có thể nói chậm lại được không?"
Can you speak more slowly?
100
Rarely ___ (she/express) her true feelings in public.
Rarely does she express her true feelings in public.
100
should / environment / the / protect / we.
We should protect the environment.
100
Name three essential ingredients in "Phở."
Beef, rice noodles, broth, herbs, spices.
100
He doesn’t knows the answer.
He doesn’t know the answer.
100
Translate: "What do you recommend?"
Bạn đề xuất gì?
200
The cat was lethargic, barely moving from its spot all day. What does "lethargic" mean?
Tired, lacking energy.
200
Translate: "Tôi ước gì mình đã học tiếng Anh sớm hơn."
I wish I had learned English sooner.
200
If I ___ (be) you, I wouldn’t trust him so easily.
If I were you, I wouldn’t trust him so easily.
200
must / pollution / reduce / we / to / protect / the Earth.
We must reduce pollution to protect the Earth.
200
Explain the cultural significance of "banh chưng.”
"Bánh chưng" represents Earth, eaten during "Tết".
200
She said me that she was tired.
She told me that she was tired.
200
Translate: "I can't make up my mind."
Tôi không thể quyết định được.
300
The scientist’s findings were so pivotal that they changed the entire course of medical history. What does "pivotal" mean?
Extremely important, crucial.
300
Translate: "Dù có chuyện gì xảy ra, tôi cũng sẽ không từ bỏ."
No matter what happens, I will not give up.
300
Only after the speech ___ (the audience/applaud).
Only after the speech did the audience applaud.
300
had / known / about / the / I / meeting, / I / would / have / attended.
Had I known about the meeting, I would have attended.
300
What makes "Cơm tấm" different from other Vietnamese rice dishes?
"Cơm tấm" uses broken rice, often served with pork and egg.
300
The reason why he left was because he don’t like his job.
The reason why he left was that he didn’t like his job.
300
Translate: "I wish I had taken your advice."
Tôi ước gì tôi đã nghe lời khuyên của bạn.
400
After years of war, the country finally found itself in a state of serenity. What does "serenity" mean?
Peace, calmness.
400
Translate: "Tôi thắc mắc liệu anh ấy có đến buổi họp hay không."
I wonder whether he will come to the meeting.
400
Not until he graduated ___ (he/realize) how important education was.
Not until he graduated did he realize how important education was.
400
would / travel / more / people / if / they / had / time.
More people would travel if they had time.
400
What are two main differences between "bánh chưng" and "bánh tét?"
"Bánh chưng" is square and is mostly eaten in North Vietnam. "Bánh tét" is cylindrical and mostly eaten in Central and South Vietnam.
400
It is important that she studies hard for the exam. (Find the subtle error!)
It is important that she study hard for the exam.
("study" not "studies")
400
Translate: "Had I known about the problem, I would have handled it differently."
Nếu tôi biết trước vấn đề, tôi đã giải quyết khác rồi.
500
The millionaire’s mansion was so opulent that it had golden chandeliers in every room. What does "opulent" mean?
Luxurious, extremely rich.
500
Translate: "Nếu không nhờ có sự giúp đỡ của cô ấy, tôi đã thất bại rồi."
If it hadn’t been for her help, I would have failed.
500
Were it not for his arrogance, he ___ (be) more successful.
Were it not for his arrogance, he would be more successful.
500
little / he / did / know / that / his decision / would change / everything.
Little did he know that his decision would change everything.
500
What is the difference between southern fish sauce and northern fish sauce?
Fish sauce is stronger in the north and sweeter in the south. Fish sauce is key in Vietnamese cuisine.
500
Despite of being tired, he continued working.
Despite being tired, he continued working.
("Despite of" is incorrect)
500
Translate: "It was not until midnight that they realized their mistake."
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