Multiple choice

Common cold is an infectious disease as it spreads from one person to another_____.

  1. through air and water

  2. by sharing towel or utensils

  3. by shaking hands

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The common cold virus spreads through multiple routes: airborne droplets when coughing/sneezing (air/water), touching contaminated surfaces like towels or utensils (fomites), and direct contact like handshakes. Since all listed methods are valid transmission routes, "All of the above" is correct.