Usage of normal, average, regular or ordinary

[sophie]

In my exercise book, there is a question like that:
Free medical treatment in this country covers sickness of mind as well as ........ sickness.
A. normal
B. average
C. regular
D. ordinary
I don't know which to choose. Can anyone help me?
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On earth there is nothing great but man, in man there is nothing great but mind.

[Mister Micawber]

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Ordinary-- but it is not a very good question. Mental illness is as 'ordinary' as physical illness. The other words do not work, as you will find if you check your dictionary.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber

[giang93]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/ask_about_english/080107/
You can see a sufficient explaination in this link

[duc]

[Mister Micawber]

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Illness is not a normal condition; health is.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber

[giang93]

In my opinion , the answer here is D . ordinary . Because " normal " is used to say about something that is alway in our life . you can consider it as a familiar thing , not particularly good or impressive .

[sophie]

I agree with you, Giang.
Thank you very much, my friends!