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Understanding the doctor
Activity

Matching sentences
How much do you know about the different types of treatment a doctor might prescribe?
Complete each sentence by matching the first half with the correct second half.

Rub the ointment times a day.

Use the inhaler for your asthma.

Swallow these tablets with before you go to sleep at night.

Take these pills three on your skin.

Measure out three some water.

Use the eyedrops teaspoons of this syrup.

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Matching sentences – ANSWERS

Rub the ointment on your skin.

Use the inhaler for your asthma.

Swallow these tablets with some water.

Take these pills three times a day.

Measure out three teaspoons of this syrup.

Use the eyedrops before you go to sleep at night.

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