An allergy is a reaction to a substance.
The idea
Say an allergy to peanuts to name the substance, and allergies for more than one.
Examples
- I have an allergy to peanuts.
- The form asks about food allergies.
- Her allergy to cats causes sneezing.
- Does your child have a milk allergy?
- He told the cook about his allergy.
- The nurse noted two allergies on the chart.
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Watch out
Do not confuse the noun allergy with the adjective allergic.
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Choose the correct word. They have an allergy ___ eggs. (to / at)
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to
To introduces the substance: eggs.
Choose the correct word. The patient listed three ___. (allergy / allergies)
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allergies
Allergies is the plural after three.
Choose the correct word. Please tell us about your food ___. (allergy / allergic)
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allergy
Allergy is the noun needed after food.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. They have an allergy ___ eggs. (to / at)
Choose the correct word. The patient listed three ___. (allergy / allergies)
Choose the correct word. Please tell us about your food ___. (allergy / allergic)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe an allergy and name what causes it.