Vocabulary: Find the "odd one out"
There may be more than one answer. Choose A, B or C and give your reason.
1.
A. a consultant B. a surgeon C. a doctor
Possible answers: A a consultant is a senior doctor or a doctor with a particular senior rank. B a surgeon is a doctor who specialises in surgery. C a doctor is the general term. A can therefore be the odd one out because it describes seniority, whereas B describes a speciality and C is a general term.
2.
A. to wound B. to damage C. to injure
Possible answers: A to wound normally means to cause a physical wound. C to injure means to cause physical harm. B to damage is broader and can be used for things as well as people. B is therefore a strong choice.
3.
A. a waiting list B. an appointment C. a consultation
Possible answers: A a waiting list is a list of people waiting for treatment or an appointment. B an appointment is an arranged time. C a consultation is a meeting with a medical professional. A can be the odd one out because it refers to a list rather than a particular meeting.
4.
A. to cure B. to treat C. to heal
Possible answers: A to cure means to make an illness disappear. B to treat means to provide medical care and does not necessarily mean that the illness will disappear. C to heal means to recover or cause an injury or wound to recover. B can therefore be the odd one out.
5.
A. to admit B. to discharge C. to transfer
Possible answers: A to admit means to take someone into hospital. B to discharge means to allow someone to leave hospital. C to transfer means to move someone from one ward, hospital or facility to another. C can therefore be the odd one out.
6.
A. a wheelchair B. a bed C. a trolley
Possible answers: A a wheelchair is mainly a mobility aid. B a bed is used for lying down, resting or treatment. C a trolley is used for transporting patients or equipment. B can be the odd one out because it is normally stationary.
7.
A. a Zimmer frame B. a walking stick C. crutches
Possible answers: A a Zimmer frame normally has several points of contact with the ground. B a walking stick has one main point of support. C crutches are usually used as a pair. B can therefore be the odd one out.
8.
A. homeopathy B. massage C. osteopathy
Possible answers: A homeopathy does not normally involve physical manipulation of the body. B massage involves physical manipulation. C osteopathy involves hands-on physical treatment. A can therefore be the odd one out.