How to avoid 'explosive' diarrhea-causing parasite
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EN: The Present Continuous Tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used to describe actions that are happening right now or around the present time.
The teachers are helping the students with their homework.
EN: Cleveland, Ohio is home to the world-famous Cleveland Clinic, which is renowned for its medical research and high-quality healthcare. News about health warnings from doctors in this area is highly regarded.
EN: The phrasal verb 'come from' is used to show the origin or source of something. When talking about a singular subject (like 'the illness'), we add 's' to the verb: 'comes from'.
This delicious juice comes from fresh apples.
EN: Using 'that' to give more information about a noun (relative clause). 'that makes people sick' describes what kind of 'living thing' we are talking about.
I have a dog that barks a lot.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'live').
Birds can fly high in the sky.
EN: Use 'since' to show when an action or situation started in the past and continues to the present. It is often used with the present perfect tense, but in simple past contexts, it marks the starting point of a duration.
I have been busy since Monday.
EN: In the United States, public health agencies like the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) closely monitor foodborne illnesses and issue warnings to the public to prevent outbreaks, especially during warmer months when bacteria and parasites thrive.
EN: The word 'alone' can be placed after a noun or a place name to emphasize that this single thing or place is enough to make a point, meaning 'only' or 'by itself'.
The ticket alone costs one hundred dollars.
EN: Michigan is a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. In news reports about outbreaks, mentioning a specific state with 'alone' helps the audience understand the scale of the problem by showing how severe it is in just one area.
EN: We use 'higher than usual' to compare a current situation with what normally happens. 'Higher' is the comparative form of 'high', and 'than usual' means 'compared to what is normal'.
The temperature today is higher than usual.
EN: Use 'between A and B' to show a range of time, numbers, or places.
The shop is closed between 12:00 and 1:00.
EN: When talking about a singular third-person subject (he, she, it, or a single person's name) doing a regular action in the present, we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb. Here, 'Doctor Neha Vyas' is one person (she), so the verb 'work' becomes 'works'.
He works at a school.
EN: The Cleveland Clinic is a highly respected, world-renowned non-profit academic medical center based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in the United States.
EN: The verb 'say' is often followed by a 'that' clause to report what someone said. In everyday English, the word 'that' is frequently omitted, leaving just the subject and verb of the reported statement (e.g., 'She said [that] the parasite comes...').
He said the water is cold.
EN: In English, the word 'produce' (with stress on the first syllable) is a collective noun used to refer to fresh fruits and vegetables, especially when sold in a supermarket or market. It is different from the verb 'produce' (to make or create), which has the stress on the second syllable.
EN: The pattern 'get sick from [something]' is used to show the cause of an illness. 'Get' means 'become', and 'from' introduces the source or reason for getting sick.
You can get sick from eating old food.
EN: The phrase 'get sick from' is used to show the cause of an illness. 'Get' is the action verb (changed to 'got' for past tense), 'sick' is the state, and 'from' introduces the source or reason for the sickness.
Many people got sick from the cold weather.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility, meaning that something is able to happen or is likely to happen in certain situations.
Cold weather can cause skin problems.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility, meaning that something is able to happen or is likely to occur under certain conditions.
You can get a cold in the winter.
EN: The pattern 'not everyone' is used for partial negation. It means 'some people will, but some people will not.' It does not mean 'no one.'
Not everyone likes spicy food.
EN: The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. In this sentence, it connects 'have the parasite' (which usually makes people sick) with 'feel fine' (which is unexpected).
He is tired but happy.
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to give advice or recommendations. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'take').
You should wash your hands before eating.
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to give advice or recommendations. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'wash').
You should drink more water every day.
EN: In many Western countries, including the United States, it is a standard food safety recommendation to thoroughly wash all raw agricultural produce under running water, even if it is organic, to prevent foodborne illnesses from parasites or bacteria.
EN: The pattern 'be important for + V-ing' is used to show the purpose or reason why something is necessary. We use the '-ing' form of the verb after the preposition 'for'.
Regular exercise is important for staying healthy.
EN: In English, 'produce' (pronounced with stress on the first syllable: PRO-duce) is a collective noun that refers to fresh fruits and vegetables. It is commonly used in supermarkets and food safety contexts in the United States.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to') to show who is being assisted and what they are being helped to do. The pattern is: help + someone + do something.
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Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
An illness caused by eating contaminated food.
To take actions in advance to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening.
To increase in price, level, or amount.