Talk about people or animals who are unwell.
The idea
Use sick after be or feel, or before a noun: a sick child.
Examples
- My brother is sick today.
- The sick child stayed home.
- I feel sick this morning.
- Her cat was sick last week.
- The nurse helped a sick visitor.
- He is sick and needs some rest.
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Watch out
Sick can mean ill; in British English be sick can also mean vomit, so listen to the context.
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Choose the correct word. She is ___ and needs to rest. (sick / tall)
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sick
sick describes the person who needs to rest.
Choose the correct word. The ___ dog needs a vet. (sick / busy)
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sick
sick comes before the noun describing the dog.
Choose the correct word. He ___ sick after lunch. (feels / opens)
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feels
feels links the person to the state of being unwell.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. She is ___ and needs to rest. (sick / tall)
Choose the correct word. The ___ dog needs a vet. (sick / busy)
Choose the correct word. He ___ sick after lunch. (feels / opens)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe someone who feels unwell and what they need.