Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The doctor has told him that he must not go back to work so soon after such a long _________.

• A. disease
• B. failing
• C. illness
• D. pain
• E. weakness

Answer 1

The correct option is C illness

There is a slight difference in the usage of two words 'disease' and 'illness'. Disease is used to specifically denote the type of illness a person is suffering from. And when we generalize the fact of suffering, we state the condition of the person and that he is ill. Thus, in this context option C, 'illness' is correct and the other options are not because they do not suit the context properly.