The English words sick and ill
Список вопросов теста
Вопрос 1
Choose the right statements.
Варианты ответов
- We usually use the word “ill” when we talk about feeling unwell in general
- We use both words “ill” and “sick” after a verb such as be, become, feel, look or seem.
- “Ill” is the less formal.
- "Ill" usually describes short-term diseases or ailments, like the flu.
- The word “sick” can be used when someone is physically sick and vomits.
Вопрос 2
Look at the picture. Choose the right variant.
1 - ill
2 - sick
Вопрос 3
Choose the best translation of the phrase "ill feelings".
Варианты ответов
- Больные чувства
- Плохая репутация
- Враждебность
- Плохие чувства
- Вредные чувства
Вопрос 4
Do you agree that in the UK, we tend to use “sick” when we refer to actual physical ailments?
Варианты ответов
- Нет
- Да
Вопрос 5
Do you agree with the following statement?
"The words “ill” and “sick” appear to be synonymous with one another, giving the reader the same message. Someone is not in good mood."
Варианты ответов
- Нет
- Да
Вопрос 6
Choose "yes" if we need to use the word "sick" in the sentence.
Варианты ответов
- It was a shock for me to see Hannah looking so sick.
- My best friend Cody retired at 55 because of his sick health.
- Veronica doesn’t like going long distances in the car because she gets carsick.
- Julia is sick in hospital with a chest infection.
- Megan was homesick during her first semester at college.
Вопрос 7
Choose the right sentence. Type its number.
1 - Logan, pardon me for bringing you this ill news.
2 - Logan, pardon me for bringing you this sick news.
Вопрос 8
Complete the sentence "We don’t normally use the word _________ before a noun".
Вопрос 9
Look at the picture. Type the missing word.
Вопрос 10
Match the sentences with the missing words.
1.
Ill
2.
Sick
Варианты ответов
- Bobby, I think I have .......... luck!
- Don't talk nonsense! She is far too .......... to return to work!
- Felix, I’m .......... and tired of all the complaints about you.
- Mason is .......... of eating salad. He has eaten it every day this week.
- Ethan, that cat can eat almost anything with no .......... effects.