Grammar Notes 1
Differentiate between "được" and "bị"
Give one example each.
What word do we use to indicate the feelings of illness? Give an example.
How do you say these sentences?
1. Each day I have to measure body temperature before going to school.
2. Each time I am sick, I always like to sleep.
When was the last time you did not feel well. Describe that incident with as much detail as possible.
List various ways of using "được" and give examples.
How do you say these in Vietnamese?
1. I have a headache.
2. I have a sore throat.
3. I have a toothache.
Give 3 examples of reduplication.
What are common sicknesses that you don't need to see a doctor?
Describe how you feel now.
In addition to the meaning of "also", what is "cũng" also used to express? Give a n example.
Which sentence can we omit "bị"?
1. Tôi bị đau bụng.
2. Tôi bị cảm.
3. Tôi bị đi ngoài.
4. Tôi bị nhấc đầu.
5. Tôi bị chóng mặt.
6. Tôi bị sốt cao.
What do these words mean?
1. ̣bận bịu
2. máy móc
3. chơi bời
4. đen đủi
When you see your friend under the weather, what would you say to show that you care for his/her health?
How do you say these phrases or sentences in Vietnamese?
1. I will have a dentist appointment in 5 days.
2. I will change my health insurance in 7 months because I have to move to Vietnam.
3. In three years, a new hospital will be built in Reston Town Center.
How do you say "to put on" and
"to take off" in Vietnamese?
How do you say the below phrases/sentences in Vietnamese?
1. "since when?"
2. I have been working here since 2019.
3. Since when have you been working for State Department?
4. I have been studying Vietnamese since November 2020.
Make 4 questions to ask about health care in a Vietnam.
How do you say these sentences in Vietnamese?
1. My brother was very sick. He had to see a doctor.
2. My car was broken on the way to the meeting yesterday.
3. I was allowed to take 3 days off after I had a second shot of COVID 19 vaccine.
What model verb is used after the verb "khuyên".
For 2 examples with this structure.
What do these sentences mean?
1. I study Vietnamese even weekends.
2. Even my teacher drank with us last night at the party.
3. My co-worker is often late for meeting. Even the most important meeting was he even late.
If you are in a different country, what will you do if you get up in a morning and feel sick?