Basic Details
Word: Influenza
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A contagious illness caused by a virus, leading to fever, chills, and aches.
Synonyms: Flu, grippe
Antonyms: Health, wellness
Idioms and Phrases
- Catch the flu: To become infected with the influenza virus. Example: "After being around his sick friends, he was worried he would catch the flu."
- Under the weather: Feeling unwell or sick. Example: "She was feeling a bit under the weather, probably due to the flu going around."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During winter, many people catch influenza, causing them to miss school or work.
Example 2: The best way to prevent influenza is to get the vaccine every year before the flu season starts.
Example 3: Symptoms of influenza can include a high fever, cough, and extreme fatigue.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the name "influenza" comes from the Italian word for "influence?" People once believed that the disease was caused by the influence of the stars and planets!
Famous Quote
"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship." Buddha
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "influenza" mean?
a) A type of bacteria
b) A contagious illness
c) A kind of plant
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A contagious illness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "influenza"?
a) Cold
b) Flu
c) Headache
d) Cough
Answer: b) Flu
3. What is the opposite of "influenza"?
a) Fever
b) Headache
c) Wellness
d) Cough
Answer: c) Wellness
4. Which sentence uses "influenza" correctly?
a) The influenza was beautiful.
b) He caught influenza and had to stay in bed for days.
c) The influenza baked a cake.
d) She swam with the influenza.
Answer: b) He caught influenza and had to stay in bed for days.
5. What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
a) Happy and energetic
b) Feeling unwell
c) Enjoying a nice day
d) Being outside in the sun
Answer: b) Feeling unwell
