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Here('s) are two similar exchanges between two people. Are they natural? Can we use the phrase 'to be in bed' in two different contexts - 1) "in bed" = in her/his bed? 2)to be ill in bed?
1.
- How is Bill?
- He is not well.
- Oh, that's a pity! What's the matter? It isn't the flu, is it?
- Oh, no, it's a bad cold, he's better today.
- Is he in bed?
- No, he isn't. He is at his computer.
2.
- How is Bill?
- He is not well.
- Oh, that's a pity! What's the matter? It isn't the flu, is it?
- Oh, no, it's a bad cold, he's better today.
- Is he in bed?
- No, he isn't. He doesn't follow the doctor 's advice.
1.
- How is Bill?
- He is not well.
- Oh, that's a pity! What's the matter? It isn't the flu, is it?
- Oh, no, it's a bad cold, he's better today.
- Is he in bed?
- No, he isn't. He is at his computer.
2.
- How is Bill?
- He is not well.
- Oh, that's a pity! What's the matter? It isn't the flu, is it?
- Oh, no, it's a bad cold, he's better today.
- Is he in bed?
- No, he isn't. He doesn't follow the doctor 's advice.
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