Rapid clinic decisions

Choose mustn't or don't have to. Say the complete sentence. 🩺

1. You ___ smoke in the clinic.
2. You ___ bring your own pen; the doctor has pens.
3. Visitors ___ enter this room without a nurse.
4. You ___ pay today; your insurance pays.
5. Children ___ play with medicine.
6. You ___ come early; your appointment is at 4:00.
7. You ___ eat before this blood test.
8. You ___ wear a coat today; it is warm.
9. Patients ___ use mobile phones in the X-ray room.
10. You ___ buy vitamins; fruit is enough.

Choosing the best modal

Connect each situation with the best modal. Think: strong instruction, outside rule, or advice.

Now try three more health situations.

Complete each sentence with the correct form. Read the whole sentence aloud.

1. I [___] wear a mask here; it is a clinic rule.
2. You [___] drink plenty of water when you have a fever.
3. We [___] call emergency services now; it is urgent.
4. Ana [___] take this medicine at 8:00; the doctor told her to do it.
5. Ask the receptionist about necessity: [___] complete this form before I see the doctor?
6. He [___] see a dentist; he has a bad toothache.

Health rules and choices

Decide whether each statement is correct.

Choose the best negative form for each health situation.

1. You [___] smoke in the clinic.
2. With a mild sore throat, you [___] drink warm water and rest.
3. You [___] bring medicine today; the doctor will give it to you.
4. Sara [___] take this medicine after breakfast because the doctor ordered it.

Check the form carefully.

Use the meaning, not only the words.

Units 1–3 check

Answer aloud in one complete sentence.

1. Your brother has a fever. Give advice with should.
2. State a strict rule for a doctor’s clinic with must or mustn't.
3. Say one thing a patient does not need to do with don't have to.

Finish with this quick check.