Three clause types for health
B2 | Health English | Use Back and Next to move. 15 activities plus cover and finish.
A = adverbial: even though, unless, in case B = attributive: who, whose, which, where C = noun clause: wonder, explain, decide
Although the queue was long, nobody complained. The leaflet, which lists the side effects, is inside the box. I wonder whether these tablets need food first. Three links, one clinic visit.
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Activity 1. Health these days
Speak. 1 or 2 sentences each. General ideas only.
1. What keeps you healthy these days, and why?
2. Who do you ask when you feel unwell?
3. What healthy habit would you like to start?
Walking keeps me healthy because it clears my head. I ask my neighbour, who is a retired nurse, when I feel unsure. I would like to start swimming, where the pool opens early.
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No fixed answers. Any general reply is good. Aim for one because, who, or where line.
Activity 2. Which sounds better at the clinic?
Choose a or b.
1. a) Sick. Stay home. b) If your fever stays above 38, please call the clinic. c) If your fever stays above 38, but please call the clinic.
2. a) I need the tablets. Doctor gave them. b) I need the tablets that the doctor prescribed yesterday. c) I need the tablets that doctor prescribed.
3. a) Where is the pharmacy? Tell me. b) Could you tell me where the pharmacy is? c) Could you tell me what the pharmacy is?
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- b, if gives the exact condition.
- b, that picks the right tablets.
- b, polished noun clause.
Activity 3. Sort: A, B, or C?
A = when, why, on what condition. B = describes a noun. C = after realise, wonder, remember.
1. I stayed home because my throat was sore.
2. The pharmacist who served me spoke slowly and clearly.
3. I realised that I had missed my second dose.
4. Unless the fever drops by morning, I will call the doctor.
5. The clinic where I waited was clean and calm.
6. I wonder whether these tablets need food first.
7. Although the queue was long, nobody complained.
8. The leaflet, which lists the side effects, is inside the box.
9. Can you remember what time you took the first pill?
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A: 1, 4, 7. B: 2, 5, 8. C: 3, 6, 9. Note the commas in 8: extra detail.
Activity 4. Adverbial: choose the right ending A
1. Even though the waiting room was full, ...
2. Keep the prescription in case ...
3. Unless you finish the course, ...
4. The morning surgery fills fast, whereas ...
5. Drink water as soon as ...
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1 the nurse called each name with a smile. 2 the chemist asks to see it. 3 the infection may come back. 4 the late clinic is usually quiet. 5 you take the tablets so they work faster.
Activity 5. Adverbial: your routine lines A
Say, then type. General ideas only.
1. I drink ginger tea when ...
2. I would see a doctor if ...
3. I once missed work because ...
4. Although I dislike needles, I ...
I drink ginger tea when my throat feels scratchy. I would see a doctor if a fever lasted three days. I once missed work because a migraine would not shift. Although I dislike needles, I still get the flu jab.
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Accept general true lines. Check each linker plus a subject and verb after it.
Activity 6. who, whose, which, where, when B
Type one word. Whose shows owning. Commas mark extra detail.
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- whose
- when
- which or that
- who
- which or that
- where
Activity 7. Join two lines into one B
Type the key words. Example: whose clinic.
1. I saw a specialist. Her clinic is near the park.
2. I lost the slip. You gave it to me on Monday.
3. She recommended a chemist. The staff explain everything there.
4. Dr Rao is the doctor. I always ask for her.
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- I saw a specialist whose clinic is near the park.
- I lost the slip that you gave me on Monday.
- She recommended a chemist where the staff explain everything.
- Dr Rao is the doctor who I always ask for.
Activity 8. Polished health questions C
Type the end part. Use statement order. No flip.
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- where I can get this prescription filled
- what time the clinic closes
- whether (or if) the doctor is running late
- when I should come back
- why my appointment was moved
Activity 9. doubt, explain, decide C
1. I doubt ___ this rash needs antibiotics.
2. She explained ___ I must finish all the tablets.
3. I cannot decide ___ to book the morning slot or the evening one.
4. He claims ___ rest matters more than vitamins.
5. Nobody told us ___ the blood test would cost.
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1 whether. 2 why. 3 whether. 4 that. 5 how much.
Activity 10. Label the clinic note: A, B, or C?
Hi all,
(1) As soon as you arrive at reception, show your card.
The form (2) that I left by the phone covers consent.
I gather (3) that results take two days.
(4) Unless you hear sooner, come back on Friday.
Please confirm (5) who needs a lift to the clinic.
The chemist (6), which stays open till midnight, delivers too.
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5.
6.
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1 A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 A. 5 C. 6 B.
Activity 11. Fix the chat: choose the right line
1. Although I felt dizzy, but I finished the shift.
2. The nurse who's advice helped me works nights.
3. Could you tell me where is casualty?
4. The ward where we waited there was freezing.
5. She said me that my pressure was high.
6. If the fever will not drop, we call the doctor.
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All first options are right. 1: no but with although. 2: whose for owning. 3: statement order. 4: drop extra there. 5: told me, not said me. 6: if plus present, will in the main clause.
Activity 12. Clinic desk: choose the natural reply
1. Patient: I feel worse.
2. Visitor: Where is X-ray?
3. You need help with instructions.
4. Advice for a strain.
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All first options. They are fuller, kinder, and use the clause correctly.
Activity 13. Write: six true health lines
Write general ideas. Then say each line aloud.
1. The habit that keeps me healthiest is ...
2. I sleep best when ...
3. A food I love, which ..., still comforts me.
4. I have learned that staying healthy means ...
5. Unless I ..., I always ...
6. Ask one real health question with Could you tell me ...?
1. The habit that keeps me healthiest is a short walk after dinner. (B) 2. I sleep best when the room is cool and dark. (A) 3. A food I love, which my grandmother taught me to cook, still comforts me. (B) 4. I have learned that staying healthy means guarding my sleep. (C) 5. Unless I plan my meals, I always snack late. (A) 6. Could you tell me how much water I should drink daily? (C)
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Accept general true lines. After you write, label each one A, B, or C.
Activity 14. Speak: sort the chemist mix up
The chemist gave you the wrong tablets. You are at the counter. Use at least 1 A, 1 B, and 1 C.
Start: Hello, I have a problem with ...
Help: Although I followed the label, ... / The tablets that I received are ... / Could you tell me whether ...?
Hello, I have a problem with the tablets that I collected today. (B) Although I followed the label, the name does not match my prescription. (A) Could you tell me whether these are the right ones? (C) Unless you can confirm it now, I will wait while you check. (A)
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No fixed script. Good if you used one of each type and the counter could follow you. Record your try and play it back once.
Activity 15. Exit ticket: 3 lines for daily life
Write 3 lines you can really use.
1. Unless I sleep seven hours, I feel rough. (A) 2. I will use the chemist where the staff know my name. (B) 3. I wonder whether I should book the flu jab. (C)
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Accept real plans. Check word order after tell me, and whose for owning. Keep these 3 lines for next time.
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Keep your 3 exit lines. Use one this week. Start next class by saying which one you really used.