WONDER #2417: What Causes a Sore Throat?
Question 1 of 3
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of sore throat, according to this Wonder?
- A headache
- Swollen tonsils
- A cold
- Allergies
Question 2 of 3
Which is the BEST evidence that children are more likely to have a sore throat than adults are?
- “Often, people get laryngitis by overusing their vocal cords.”
- “You might end up with a sore throat after breathing air that is very dry or polluted.”
- “One thing many illnesses have in common is that they cause a sore throat.”
- “People between five and fifteen years old suffer from sore throats more often than other age groups.”
Question 3 of 3
What was the main idea of this Wonder?
- Singers are likely to suffer from laryngitis.
- People should see a doctor each time they have a sore throat.
- Sore throats have many causes and are usually easily treated.
- A good way to cure a sore throat is to gargle warm salt water.
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