I have been laid up with the flu

[Flocky]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #521 "English Slang Idioms (263)", question 2

"I am sorry I haven't called you for a while. I have been ......... up with the flu for the past week and haven't called anyone," Lacy told her mom.

(a) linked
(b) lamed
(c) laid
(d) looked

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #521 "English Slang Idioms (263)", answer 2

"I am sorry I haven't called you for a while. I have been laid up with the flu for the past week and haven't called anyone," Lacy told her mom.

Correct answer: (c) laid
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where haven't and have not is used

English Learner (glen jacob jakson)

[Beeesneees]

'Haven't' is a more informal form of 'have not'.
Use'haven't' when chatting or writing informally. Use 'have not' for formal writing, including exams.
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