Hi everyone! Thank you for tuning in to Time for English.

Last week, I used the word "symptom". I want to talk a little more about this word today.

So, what is a symptom?

A symptom is a sign that you have an illness. For example, if you sneeze a lot, your nose is runny, or your eyes are itchy, it's likely that you have hay fever. These are common symptoms of hay fever.

Likewise, a cough is a symptom of a cold, and a toothache is a symptom of a cavity.

Now, it's been a year since the pandemic first hit us, and now we know much more about COVID-19 than a year ago, including its symptoms. We know now that COVID-19 typically produces a range of flu-like symptoms, such as a cough and fatigue, but it can also cause a loss of taste or a reduced sense of smell.

Now. Would you like to try a quiz? You'll be given three options. Please listen carefully and choose the one that is NOT true. Ready?

1. A cough is a symptom of a cold.

2. A toothache is a symptom of a cavity.

3. COVID-19 is a symptom of the flu.