BODY AND HEALTH VOCABULARY 1

level: Low-intermediate (A2/B1)

Knowing how to describe physical symptoms in English is essential — whether you're visiting a doctor, talking to a pharmacist, or just telling a friend you're not feeling well. This exercise covers the most common health vocabulary at everyday level.

Did you know?English has two registers for talking about health: everyday informal words and clinical terms. For example, you might tell a friend your "tummy hurts" but tell a doctor you have "abdominal pain." This exercise focuses on the everyday vocabulary — the words you need to describe how you feel to friends, family, and in basic medical situations.

READY TO PRACTICE? LET’S GO!

Complete each sentence using one of the following words: ache, rash, bruise, swollen, dizzy, nausea, fever, sore, blister, sprain.

1. I have a terrible back . I can barely stand up straight.✓

2. She had a red all over her arms after touching the plant.✓

3. He got a on his leg after falling off his bike.✓

4. My ankle is — I can't even put my shoe on.✓

5. I felt when I stood up too quickly.✓

6. The I feel in the morning is the worst part of being pregnant.✓

7. The doctor said he had a high and needed to rest.✓

8. My throat is really . I think I'm coming down with something.✓

9. I got a on my heel from wearing new shoes all day.✓

10. She twisted her ankle badly. The doctor said it was a , not a break.✓

—

KEEP PRACTICING — MORE VOCABULARY FOR YOU:
The body and health is a key everyday topic — these exercises continue building your vocabulary for medical situations.

More body and health vocabulary:
Body and health vocabulary 2 (B1/B2)

More medical vocabulary:
Medical vocabulary 1 (B1/B2)
Medical vocabulary 2 (B1/B2)
Going to the doctor (A2/B1)
At the dentist (A2/B1)
Browse all vocabulary exercises →