Understanding Phrasal Verbs Related to Health

Why are phrasal verbs often used instead of official medical terms?

• They are used only in written communication.

• They are more accurate.

• They are more casual and easier to understand.

• They are longer and more detailed.

What does the phrasal verb 'get over' mean?

• To pass away

• To recover from something

• To hit by a vehicle

• To develop a rash

Which phrasal verb means 'to faint or lose consciousness'?

• Come to

• Break out

• Pass out

• Fight off

What does 'come down with' imply?

• To resist an illness

• To become seriously ill

• To recover from an illness

• To become slightly sick

What is the purpose of 'warming up' before exercise?

• To increase muscle mass

• To prevent injuries

• To build endurance

• To improve flexibility

What does 'lay up' mean in a health context?

• To train the body by exercise

• To become conscious

• To block something from moving

• To be unable to work due to illness or injury

Which phrasal verb describes the action of becoming large or bulging?

• Lay low

• Dose up

• Swell up

• Clog up

What does 'clog up' refer to?

• To recover from illness

• To faint

• To become conscious

• To become obstructed

What does 'dose up' mean?

• To give medicine to

• To become less strong

• To develop a rash

• To resist an illness

What does 'let up' mean in the context of health?

• To become more severe

• To become less strong or stop

• To cause an obstruction

• To render someone unable to move