Should You Use the Article 'a' Before 'Sore throat'?

We always use the article “a” with the expression “have a sore throat”. Avoid the article when using the plural form (sore throats) in a general sense.

March 07, 2022 - 2 min read

Is it 'Have a Cold' or 'Have Cold'?

It’s “have a cold”. When referring to a mild, very common illness, the noun cold is countable, and its singular form needs an article.

March 06, 2022 - 3 min read

'Have a Fever', 'Have Fever', or 'Have a Temperature'

In American English, you can use the expression “have a fever” (with the article “a”) to mention a temporary increase in your body temperature.

March 05, 2022 - 2 min read

Have an Earache or Have Earache. Which is Correct?

In American English, you can use the expression “have an earache” (with the article “an”) when you experience a pain in the inside part of your ear.

March 04, 2022 - 2 min read

Have a Stomachache or Have Stomachache. Which is Correct?

In American English, stomachache is a countable noun, which always takes a determiner (the, a, this, my, etc.) when it is singular.

March 03, 2022 - 2 min read

Have a Backache or Have Backache

You can use the expressions “have a backache” or “experience a backache” in American English to refer to a continuous pain in your back.

March 02, 2022 - 2 min read

Have a toothache vs. have toothache

In American English, we normally use the expression “have a toothache” when experiencing a pain in or about a tooth.

March 01, 2022 - 2 min read

'Have a Headache' or 'Have Headache'. Which is Correct?

We say the expression “have a headache” to refer to a continuous pain in the head. The expressions “have headache” and “having a headache” are incorrect.

February 28, 2022 - 2 min read

'On Holiday', 'On a Holiday', or 'For a Holiday'

In British English, you can use the expression “on holiday” to mention a period of time away from school or work. This is the equivalent of the American “on vacation”.

February 27, 2022 - 2 min read