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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