English Language Quiz - About Sick People

What is the meaning of the word 'ill'?

• fit as a fiddle

• healthy

• not in good health

• feeling great

Which word means 'a person who is not well'?

What is the opposite of 'recover'?

• decline

• advance

• progress

• improve

What does 'symptom' mean?

• A sign of good health

• A physical or mental feature indicating the presence of a disease or condition.

• A treatment for a disease

• A synonym for 'diagnosis'

What is the meaning of 'contagious'?

• Ability to spread from one person to another through direct contact

• Ability to spread from one organism to another through indirect contact

• Ability to spread from one person to another through indirect contact

• Ability to spread from one person or organism to another through direct or indirect contact

What does 'diagnose' mean?

• Prescribe medication

• Identify or determine the cause of a problem or illness.

• Perform surgery

• Treat symptoms

What is the meaning of 'fever'?

• A condition where the body temperature decreases

• A chronic increase in body temperature

• A sudden drop in body temperature

• A temporary increase in body temperature

What does 'prescription' mean?

• A document that allows you to skip a line at the grocery store

• A form of identification used at the airport

• A written order from a healthcare professional for a specific medication or treatment.

• A type of subscription for a magazine or newspaper

What is the opposite of 'infectious'?

• contagious

• non-infectious

• transmissible

• communicable

What does 'treatment' mean?

• A type of medication

• A form of exercise

• Management or care provided to a person with a medical condition or illness

• A type of surgery