FLASH CARD 14

Question 1

Here are 4 kinds of sentences using “jail/jailed” in different grammatical structures, including the negative form:

“The judge often jails repeat offenders.”
(Thẩm phán thường **bỏ tù những người tái phạm.)*
- Structure: Subject + jails + object.
- Use: General practice or habitual action.

“The activist was jailed for protesting.”
(Nhà hoạt động **bị bỏ tù vì biểu tình.)*
- Structure: Subject + was/were jailed (+ reason).
- Use: Emphasizes the recipient of the action.

“The suspect was not jailed due to lack of evidence.”
(Nghi phạm **không bị bỏ tù do thiếu bằng chứng.)*
- Structure: Subject + was/were not jailed.
- Use: Absence of imprisonment.

“If convicted, he will be jailed for five years.”
(Nếu bị kết tội, anh ta **sẽ bị bỏ tù năm năm.)*
- Structure: Subject + will be jailed (+ duration).
- Use: Predicted legal consequence.

“Being jailed changed his perspective on life.”
(**Việc bị bỏ tù đã thay đổi cách nhìn của anh ấy về cuộc sống.)*

• “Jail” as verb: More common in legal/journalistic contexts.
• Alternative words:
  
  • “Imprison” (more formal).
  • “Lock up” (informal).
• Prepositions:
  
  • Jailed for a crime (reason).
  • Jailed for 10 years (duration).

Need examples with other tenses? 😊

Question 2

Here’s a clear breakdown of the differences between “left home” and “ran away from home” with examples:

• Meaning: Simply departing from home, no negative connotation.
• Usage:
  
  • Daily routines (work, school).
  • Moving out as an adult.
• Examples:
  
  • “I left home early to avoid traffic.”
  • “She left home at 18 for college.”

• Meaning: Leaving secretly/suddenly due to conflict or distress.
• Usage:
  
  • Minors escaping family problems.
  • Pets escaping accidentally.
• Examples:
  
  • “The 15-year-old ran away from home after a fight.”
  • “Their cat ran away from home last night.”

• “Moved out”: Use for voluntary, planned relocation (e.g., “He moved out after graduation.”).
• Avoid confusion:
  
  • ❌ “He ran away from home to start a business.” → Incorrect (use “left home”).
  • ✅ “She ran away from home to escape abuse.” → Correct.

Need further clarification? 😊

Phrase | Implication | Typical Context |
|———————–|————————-|————————–|
| Left home | Neutral, planned | Adults, daily activities |
| Ran away from home | Urgent, emotional | Minors, pets, crises |

Question 3

Here are 4 kinds of English sentences using “finished/graduated high school”:

→ I graduated high school in 2020.
(Tôi đã tốt nghiệp cấp 3 vào năm 2020.)

→ Did you finish high school already?
(Bạn đã học xong cấp 3 chưa?)

→ Please tell me when you graduated high school.
(Làm ơn cho tôi biết bạn tốt nghiệp cấp 3 khi nào.)

→ Wow! You finally finished high school!
(Wow! Cuối cùng bạn cũng xong cấp 3 rồi!)

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Question 4

Here’s a clear comparison between “was injured” and “hurt” with usage examples:

• Meaning: Physical harm, often serious or medically documented.
• Context: Accidents, sports, violence.
• Grammar: Passive voice (was/were + injured).
• Examples:
  > “She was injured in a car crash and broke her arm.”
  > “The player was injured during the match.”

• Meaning: Any pain (physical or emotional), less severe.
• Context: Daily life, minor accidents, feelings.
• Grammar: Active/Passive, or adjective.
• Examples:
  > “I hurt my knee when I fell.” (Active)
  > “His words hurt her feelings.” (Emotional)
  > “Are you hurt?” (Adjective)

• Use “injured” for: Hospital visits, insurance claims, news headlines.
  > “Two workers were injured in the factory explosion.”
• Use “hurt” for: Everyday pain, emotions, minor incidents.
  > “My back hurts after lifting that box.”

• ❌ “He was hurt in the accident (needed surgery).” → Use “injured” for serious cases.
• ✅ “She hurt her finger (but it’s not serious).”

Need examples for other tenses? 😊

Aspect | “Was injured” | “Hurt” |
|——————|—————————|————————–|
| Severity | Serious harm | Mild to severe pain |
| Formality | Formal (news, reports) | Informal (daily speech) |
| Usage | Always physical | Physical or emotional |

Question 5

Cụm từ “buckled someone’s seatbelt” nghĩa là “thắt dây an toàn cho ai đó”. Dưới đây là các ví dụ theo 4 dạng câu cơ bản:

→ I buckled my daughter’s seatbelt before we started driving.
(Tôi đã thắt dây an toàn cho con gái trước khi lái xe.)

→ Did you buckle his seatbelt?
(Bạn đã thắt dây an toàn cho anh ấy chưa?)

→ Please buckle your brother’s seatbelt.
(Làm ơn thắt dây an toàn cho em trai đi.)

→ Thank goodness you buckled her seatbelt!
(May quá là bạn đã thắt dây an toàn cho cô ấy!)

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