1-1. It is no fun.
1-2. It is not funny.
(Are both the same?)
2-1. He is no gentleman.
2-2. He is not a gentleman.
2-3. He is not a gentleman at all.
(Which one is the same as 2-1? Are all the same?)
3. Many illnesses, like colds and flu, can spresd from one person to another.
(Can we use 'such as' instead of 'like'? What about 'the flu' instead of 'flu'?)
4. What made you angry?
4-1. Why are you angry?
(Are both the same?)
5.What is the difference between 'clinic' and 'hospital'?
1-1 and 1-2 are both correct, but they mean different things. The difference is in the words "fun" and "funny."
http://www.answers.com/fun
http://www.answers.com/funny
2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 are all similar. The third one is most emphatic!
3. Using "such as" is more formal than "like" (which is terribly overused and slang-y). They essentially mean the same thing, though. And you can use either "flu" or "the flu" in this particular sentence.
4 and 4-1 mean about the same thing.
5. A hospital is usually a much larger building with many departments; a clinic is usually small and closer to home. There are many more clinics than hospitals in cities and suburbs. In a hospital, you'd expect to find an emergency department, surgery department, intensive care units, recovery wards, etc., in addition to offices, reception, and gift shop. In a clinic you might find two or three rooms and far fewer employees. Here's a good answer from a wiki website: "A clinic is for short-term, non-life-threating care. A hospital is for long-term, emergency, and non-emergency care with beds."
That should be "non-life-threatening" -- to have the correct spelling!
There is a slight difference in meaning between clinic and hospital depending on where you are located. The word clinic in a medical sense can be used to mean:
a medical facility, connected with a hospital, which treats primarily outpatients. If you look at a hospital's web site these usually list the clinics:
http://www.poole.nhs.uk/our_services/index.asp
a session of a class in medical school, in which medicine or surgery is taught by the examination and treatment of patients in the presence of the pupils.
Also, in #3, check the spelling of "spread."
Sra
1-1. "It is no fun" and 1-2. "It is not funny" convey slightly different meanings.
1-1. "It is no fun" implies that the activity or situation lacks enjoyment altogether, while 1-2. "It is not funny" suggests that there may be some level of amusement, but it falls short of being truly funny.
To determine if two phrases are the same, it is helpful to consider the context and the intended meaning behind the words being used. In this case, although the phrases share a similar negative sentiment, their interpretations can vary slightly.
2-1. "He is no gentleman" implies that the person in question does not possess qualities or characteristics typically associated with being a gentleman.
2-2. "He is not a gentleman" implies that the person does not meet the definition or criteria of a gentleman.
2-3. "He is not a gentleman at all" emphasizes that the person's behavior or characteristics completely lack any gentlemanly traits.
All three phrases convey a similar meaning; however, 2-3. adds emphasis to the statement.
3. In the sentence, "Many illnesses, like colds and flu, can spread from one person to another," you can indeed use "such as" instead of "like" to express examples of illnesses. Therefore, the sentence can be rewritten as: "Many illnesses, such as colds and flu, can spread from one person to another."
Regarding the use of "the flu" instead of "flu," it depends on the context and whether the speaker is referring to a specific instance or the general concept. If the speaker is discussing flu in general, the use of "flu" is appropriate. However, if the speaker is referring to a specific outbreak or type of flu, using "the flu" would be more suitable. For example, "I have caught the flu that has been going around" or "I have caught flu from my friend."
4. "What made you angry?" and "Why are you angry?" have similar meanings, but they approach the question from different angles.
"What made you angry?" prompts the person to identify the specific cause or event that triggered their anger.
"Why are you angry?" focuses on the person's current emotional state and seeks an explanation for the anger they are experiencing.
While both questions aim to understand the source of anger, "What made you angry?" delves into the past event, while "Why are you angry?" focuses on the present emotional state.
5. The distinction between "clinic" and "hospital" lies primarily in the services they provide and the scale of care they offer.
A clinic is a medical facility where patients receive specialized outpatient care. Clinics usually focus on specific medical areas or specialties, such as dermatology, gynecology, or pediatrics, and provide diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care. They often offer services like consultations, vaccinations, minor procedures, and follow-up visits. Clinics typically do not provide extensive overnight or inpatient care.
On the other hand, a hospital is a larger medical establishment that provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical, and emergency care. Hospitals house various departments and specialties, equipped with facilities for diagnostics, surgeries, intensive care, and longer stays as inpatients. They have comprehensive medical staff and resources to treat a broader spectrum of illnesses and conditions, often accommodating different levels of care based on the severity of the patient's condition.
In summary, clinics generally focus on outpatient care and specialized services, while hospitals provide more comprehensive and extensive medical care, including both outpatient and inpatient services.