Basic Details
Word: Allergy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A medical condition where the body reacts negatively to certain substances (allergens) like food, pollen, or dust.
Synonyms: Hypersensitivity, intolerance
Antonyms: Tolerance, acceptance
Idioms and Phrases
- Allergic to something: Not liking or avoiding something. Example: "He's allergic to doing homework on weekends."
- Break out in hives: To develop itchy, red welts on the skin, often due to an allergic reaction. Example: "She broke out in hives after eating peanuts, which she was allergic to."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My friend has a severe allergy to pollen, so she always stays indoors in spring.
Example 2: After eating the shrimp, he realised he had an allergy and felt unwell.
Example 3: It is important to inform teachers about any allergies children might have, so they can ensure everyone's safety.
Fun Fact
Did you know that allergies can develop at any age? Some people may not have allergies as children but can develop them later in life due to various factors.
Famous Quote
"Life was a lot simpler when what we honored was our own sense of reality and not the revolving, dizzying world of allergies." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "allergy" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A negative reaction by the body to certain substances
c) A medicine
d) A healthy habit
Answer: b) A negative reaction by the body to certain substances
2. Which of these is a synonym of "allergy"?
a) Tolerance
b) Hypersensitivity
c) Acceptance
d) Enjoyment
Answer: b) Hypersensitivity
3. Which sentence uses "allergy" correctly?
a) I have an allergy to maths problems.
b) She is allergic to nuts and must avoid them.
c) The allergy danced at the party.
d) We enjoyed the allergy at the picnic.
Answer: b) She is allergic to nuts and must avoid them.
4. Which idiom means not liking or avoiding something?
a) Break out in hives
b) Allergic to something
c) A blessing in disguise
d) Under the weather
Answer: b) Allergic to something
5. What is the opposite of "allergy"?
a) Reaction
b) Hypersensitivity
c) Tolerance
d) Dislike
Answer: c) Tolerance
