Asked by Harshali Sachdeva on Sep 22, 2024
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Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Both a cold and the flu can make you miserable, but they are different in several ways. (2) Experts say a cold will go away by itself. (3) However, the flu can lead to pneumonia and other serious or even deadly problems. (4) A cold usually comes on gradually, accompanied by little or no fever. (5) In contrast, the flu comes on suddenly, and its fever can spike as high as 104 degrees and linger for three or four days. (6) Someone with a cold might experience mild body aches and fatigue, but the flu often brings severe body aches, deep fatigue, chills, and a major headache. (7) In general, a cold is wet, with much congestion, a runny nose, and even runny eyes. (8) The flu, on the other hand, is far drier, marked by a dry cough.
What two things are being compared and/or contrasted?
A) the flu and pneumonia
B) a cold and the flu
C) body aches and fatigue
The Flu
A common viral infection that affects the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and lungs; also known as influenza.
A Cold
A common viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and sinuses, causing symptoms such as sneezing and coughing.
Pneumonia
A condition of lung inflammation usually caused by bacterial or viral infection, resulting in difficulty breathing and other symptoms.
- Distinguish between the symptoms and manifestations of a cold and the flu.
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pasala spandana2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The paragraph is comparing and contrasting the symptoms and characteristics of a cold and the flu.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the symptoms and manifestations of a cold and the flu.