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Test your knowledge of medical vocabulary and grammar with the quiz below. You can find the correct answers to the questions at the bottom of this page▼
◼ Question 1
◼ Question 1
Which sentence(s) below show that the symptom is no longer present?
Which sentence(s) below show that the symptom is no longer present?
A. Mr. Smith suffers from left knee joint pain.
B. Mr. Smith suffered from left knee joint pain.
C. Mr. Smith is suffering from left knee joint pain.
D. Mr. Smith was suffering from left knee joint pain.
E. Mr. Smith has suffered from left knee joint pain.
F. Mr. Smith had suffered from left knee joint pain.
G. Mr. Smith has been suffering from left knee joint pain.
◼ Question 2
◼ Question 2
Do you know the difference in meaning between operate and operate on? Choose the correct verb to fill in the gap in the sentences below.
Do you know the difference in meaning between operate and operate on? Choose the correct verb to fill in the gap in the sentences below.
A. The surgeon will _________ advanced equipment.
B. The patient needs to be _________ immediately.
C. They _________ his heart for several hours.
D. The surgeon will _________ tomorrow.
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⚿ Answer keys
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Question 1: The correct answers are B and F
B. Mr. Smith suffered from left knee joint pain. (Past Simple)
F. Mr. Smith had suffered from left knee joint pain. (Past Perfect)
The choice of verb tense helps us understand whether the pain in the left knee joint is still present. The Past Simple (B) and Past Perfect (F) both indicate that the pain occurred in the past and is no longer happening.
Question 2:
The verb 'operate' is broader and generally means to control or manage something (e.g., a machine or equipment). In contrast, 'operate on' is more specific and often involves acting upon something or someone. In a medical context, it specifically refers to performing surgery on a patient or a specific body part.
A. The surgeon will operate advanced equipment.
B. The patient needs to be operated on immediately.
C. They operated on his heart for several hours.
D. The surgeon will operate tomorrow.
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