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WorksheetsCold and Flu
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a cold is caused by?
a)
a symptom
b)
a virus
c)
the weather
2.
Why do you feel tired or sick when you have a cold or flu?
a)
Your immune system fights the virus
b)
you exercise a lot
c)
you feel cold
d)
it is cold outside
3.
What is a symptom?
a)
when it is hot outside
b)
wearing many layers of clothes
c)
a change in the body caused by an illness
d)
when it is cold inside
4.
What is the immune system?
a)
The parts of the body that kill germs and protect against illnesses
b)
Roads
c)
The parts of the body that help us breathe
d)
Buses, trains and subways
5.
A cold and flu are different but they have things in common.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
6.
What is a fever?
a)
When it is hot outside
b)
When you feel tired
c)
A heat wave
d)
A rise in temperature of the body
7.
Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, sore throat and headaches are _______
a)
Fevers
b)
Seasons
c)
Symptoms
d)
Holidays
8.
Your body raises its temperature to help kill off the viruses or other germs in your body. It's a sign your immune system is working hard.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
9.
How long does it take to feel better?
a)
A few days or a week
b)
Hours
c)
A month
d)
A year
10.
How can you keep a cold or flu from spreading?
a)
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
b)
Never wash your hands
c)
Touch everything
d)
Wear dirty clothes
11.
What is the best way to sneeze?
a)
In your hand
b)
Don't cover your mouth
c)
In your elbow
d)
Into a hanky
12.
You should only wash your hands if you're sick
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
13.
What should you NOT do if you are sick with a cold or flu?
a)
Drink lots of fluids
b)
Rest
c)
Have hot soup
d)
Run outside in the winter without a coat
14.
A cold or flu is contagious, which means it's able to spread from one person to another.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
15.
Why should you sneeze and cough into your arm?
a)
Germs won't spread
b)
It's the cool thing to do
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