Why I can't use tooth pain?

Bashar · Wed Dec 28, 2005 18:20 pm *Why I can't use tooth pain?*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #2 "Money accepted", question 8

I cannot work today because I have very bad tooth..........

(a) pain
(b) hurt
(c) damage
(d) ache

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #2 "Money accepted", answer 8

I cannot work today because I have very bad toothache.

Correct answer: (d) ache
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why I can't use tooth pain

Bashar

Alan · Wed Dec 28, 2005 19:05 pm *Ache*

Hi Bashar,

The usual choice is ache as in: earache/toothache/headache/stomachache.

Alan
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