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Introduction: Cold, Flu, and COVID-19

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement best explains what viruses are in the context of colds, flu, and COVID-19?

a)

Tiny germs that can make us sick

b)

Large cells that heal our bodies

c)

Bits of dust that irritate noses

d)

Healthy bacteria that protect us

2.

Which symptom is most commonly linked with the common cold rather than flu or COVID-19?

a)

Loss of taste or smell

b)

Severe body aches

c)

Runny or stuffy nose

d)

High fever with chills

3.

A student wakes up suddenly feeling very sick with fever, chills, body aches, and cough. Which illness best fits this pattern?

a)

Allergies with sneezing only

b)

Flu with sudden strong symptoms

c)

Common cold with mild onset

d)

COVID-19 with only headache

4.

Which symptom can help tell COVID-19 apart from a cold or the flu?

a)

Sneezing often

b)

Loss of taste or smell

c)

Mild sore throat only

d)

Runny nose and watery eyes

5.

You have sore throat and headache. Which extra clue would most strongly suggest COVID-19 instead of a cold?

a)

Sudden start with chills

b)

Only sneezing without cough

c)

Symptoms stay very mild

d)

Loss of taste or smell

6.

Which illness usually has mild symptoms focused on the nose and throat?

a)

Flu with fever and body aches

b)

COVID-19 with wide-ranging signs

c)

Cold with mostly nasal and throat issues

d)

All three with equally severe symptoms

7.

A classmate coughs into the air without covering and touches a desk. What are two common ways germs can spread in this situation?

a)

Sneezing and touching germy surfaces

b)

Eating and drinking from clean cups

c)

Sleeping and reading quietly

d)

Exercising and breathing fresh air

8.

Which statement best compares symptom severity among the three illnesses?

a)

All three cause the same severe symptoms

b)

COVID-19 has only nose and throat symptoms

c)

Flu often causes strong symptoms and aches

d)

Cold has strong symptoms with high fever

9.

Look at the poster showing ways to stay healthy. Which action best helps prevent spreading germs when you cough or sneeze?

a)

Talk louder so people can hear you

b)

Cover coughs with your elbow or tissue

c)

Drink extra water during class

d)

Cough into bare hands without washing

10.

You feel sick with a fever and sore throat. What is the safest plan to figure out whether it’s a cold, flu, or COVID-19?

a)

Wait a week and assume it’s gone

b)

Look up random advice online

c)

Use a doctor or test to confirm

d)

Guess based on a friend’s symptoms