Basic Details
Word: Sickness
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A condition where a person feels unwell or ill, often associated with physical discomfort.
Synonyms: Illness, disease, ailment
Antonyms: Health, wellness
Idioms and Phrases
- Under the weather: Feeling ill or unwell. Example: "Ive been feeling a bit under the weather, so I chose to stay home from school."
- Knock on wood: A phrase used to express hope that something will remain good or will not change. Example: "I haven't been sick all year, knock on wood!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: When she felt the first signs of sickness, she decided to rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Example 2: His sickness kept him from going to the football match he had been looking forward to all month.
Example 3: The doctor diagnosed her with a mild sickness that would require a few days of rest and care.
Fun Fact
The word "sickness" comes from the Old English "scnys," which means "the quality of being sick." It has been used for centuries to describe various health conditions.
Famous Quote
"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sickness" mean?
a) Feeling happy
b) A state of being unwell
c) A type of food
d) A fun game
Answer: b) A state of being unwell
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sickness"?
a) Happiness
b) Illness
c) Celebration
d) Adventure
Answer: b) Illness
3. Which of these is an antonym of "sickness"?
a) Weakness
b) Health
c) Fatigue
d) Pain
Answer: b) Health
4. Which sentence correctly uses "sickness"?
a) The sickness was so fun that everyone wanted to experience it.
b) She stayed home because of her sickness and read her favourite book.
c) Sickness helps us run faster in the race.
d) The sickness made the flowers bloom.
Answer: b) She stayed home because of her sickness and read her favourite book.
5. Which idiom means feeling unwell?
a) Knock on wood
b) Under the weather
c) Out of sight, out of mind
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: b) Under the weather
