Health Sector Relative Pronouns Quiz

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1. We use a defibrillator, a device ………………………. treats arrhythmia.

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The word "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the device being referred to, in this case, a defibrillator. The relative clause "treats arrhythmia" specifies the purpose or function of the device.

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2. Peritonitis is a dangerous inflammation …………………… affects the peritoneum.

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The word "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the noun "inflammation". In this case, the relative clause "affects the peritoneum" describes the type of inflammation being referred to.

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3. A pathologist is a doctor ………………………… specializes in the detection of disease.

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The correct answer is "who". This is because "who" is used to refer to a person, and in this sentence, it is referring to the pathologist, who is a doctor specializing in the detection of disease.

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4. He has Hodgkin's disease, a diagnosis ……………………….. was confirmed by a biopsy.

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The correct answer is "which". The word "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the diagnosis. In this case, the relative clause "which was confirmed by a biopsy" gives more information about the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease.

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5. An appendectomy is a procedure in ………………………… the appendix is removed.

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The correct answer is "which". This is because "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the noun "procedure". In this case, the relative clause "the appendix is removed" further describes the procedure of an appendectomy.

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6. The stent ……………………… was inserted into the artery will prevent blockage.

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The word "that" is the correct answer because it is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a clause that provides additional information about the stent. In this case, the clause "that was inserted into the artery" specifies which stent is being referred to and explains its purpose of preventing blockage.

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7. Intussusception occurs …………………… the bowel telescopes into itself.

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The word "when" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and provides the missing information. The sentence states that intussusception occurs, but it does not specify the time or circumstances in which it occurs. Therefore, "when" is the appropriate word to use in order to indicate that intussusception happens at a certain point in time or under certain conditions.

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8. The patient is connected to a monitoring device, to …………………… other tubes are attached.

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The correct answer is "which". This is because "which" is used to refer to a specific item or idea mentioned in the previous sentence, in this case, the monitoring device. The sentence is indicating that the patient is connected to a monitoring device, and the word "which" is used to introduce the clause that explains that other tubes are attached to the monitoring device.

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9. Patients have a catheter to ……………………… a sterile bag is attached.

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The word "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the noun "catheter." In this case, the relative clause explains the purpose of the catheter, which is to ensure that a sterile bag is attached.

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10. This is an operation ………………. we remove parts of the bowel.

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The correct answer is "where" because it is used to indicate the location or place where the operation is performed. In this context, "where" is the most appropriate choice as it specifies the site or area where parts of the bowel are removed.

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We use a defibrillator, a device...
Peritonitis is a dangerous inflammation...
A pathologist is a doctor...
He has Hodgkin's disease, a diagnosis...
An appendectomy is a procedure in...
The stent...
Intussusception occurs...
The patient is connected to a monitoring device, to...
Patients have a catheter to...
This is an operation ………………....
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