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Collocation

have a sore throat

have + noun phrase have + noun phrase

Definition

to experience pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat, often due to illness

'have a sore throat' is a common English collocation. to experience pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat, often due to illness

Visual cue for have a sore throat

have + a + sore throat

“I have a sore throat, so I’m going to rest and drink warm tea.”

Examples

  • I _____ a sore throat, so I can’t sing today.
  • She _____ a sore throat and a slight cough.
  • Do you _____ a sore throat or a fever?
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  • He _____ a sore throat yesterday, but he feels better now.
  • I think I _____ a sore throat from talking all day.
  • If you _____ a sore throat, try drinking warm water with honey.
  • After the concert, the lead singer _____ a sore throat and cancelled interviews.
  • I _____ a sore throat every winter when the air gets dry.
  • By the time we arrived, she _____ a sore throat for two days and could barely speak.