In this topic, we learn how to describe and talk about a swollen foot. When you say "My foot is swollen," you are telling someone that your foot is bigger or puffy because of an injury, a bite, or standing too long. This is important when you need to explain your condition to a doctor, a friend, or a family member.
Examples:
My foot is swollen after I twisted it.
Her foot is swollen because she walked too much.
If your foot is swollen, you should rest and put ice on it.
This topic will help you explain your health condition and ask for help in simple English.
GRAMMAR
We use be + adjective to describe conditions.
Examples:
My foot is swollen.
His ankle is swollen.
Positive answers:
Yes, it is swollen.
Yes, my foot is very swollen.
Negative answers:
No, it isn’t swollen.
No, my foot looks normal.
We can also give suggestions using should:
You should rest your foot.
You should see a doctor.
VOCABULARY
Foot – The part of the body at the end of your leg.
Swollen – Bigger or puffy because of injury or pain.
Ankle – The part that connects your foot and leg.
Injury – Damage to the body.
Rest – To stop moving and relax.
Ice – Frozen water, used to cool and reduce swelling.
Pain – An unpleasant feeling.
Doctor – A person who helps when you are sick or hurt.
Bandage – Material used to cover and protect an injury.
Elevate – To lift up, usually to help reduce swelling.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
My foot is swollen.
I twisted my ankle.
It hurts to walk.
I need to rest my foot.
Can you help me?
You should put ice on it.
It’s better to see a doctor.
Keep your foot elevated.
Do you need a bandage?
Let me help you sit down.
SENTENCES
Positive:
My foot is swollen and painful.
Her ankle is swollen after the fall.
Negative:
His foot is not swollen.
My ankle doesn’t hurt.
Questions:
Is your foot swollen?
Do you need to see a doctor?
Answers:
Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
Yes, I need some help.
LONG CONVERSATION
Maria: Oh no! What happened to your foot?
John: I twisted it while running. My foot is swollen now.
Maria: That looks painful. Can you walk?
John: A little, but it hurts a lot.
Maria: You should sit down and rest. Do you want some ice?
John: Yes, please. That might help.
Maria: We should also keep your foot elevated.
John: Thank you, Maria. I think I’ll visit the doctor later.
Maria: Good idea. It’s important to take care of it.
LONG READING
John loves to run in the park. One morning, while he was running, he stepped on a rock and twisted his foot. He sat on a bench and noticed his foot was swollen. Maria, his friend, saw him and asked what happened. John told her about the twisted foot. Maria brought some ice and helped him elevate his foot. After resting for a while, John decided to visit the doctor to make sure there was no serious injury. He learned that resting and taking care of a swollen foot is very important.
Questions:
What happened to John while running?
Answer: He twisted his foot.Who helped John?
Answer: Maria helped him.What did Maria bring?
Answer: She brought some ice.What did John decide to do after resting?
Answer: He decided to visit the doctor.What lesson did John learn?
Answer: He learned it’s important to rest and take care of a swollen foot.
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