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She also teaches them how to draw. Maybe one of them will grow up to be

an artist just like Betty.

Word Meanings

1. tonsils : either of the two small organs at the sides of the

throat, near the base of the tongue

2. hospital ward : a separate room or area in a hospital for people with
the same type of medical condition

3. sidewalk : pavement

4. artist : a person who draws and paints

Exercise
Exercise
E Exxeerrcciissee

A. Tick () the correct option.

1. After the operation, Betty could not _________.

(a) walk (b) see (c) talk

2. Betty stuck pictures on the _________.

(a) wall (b) board (c) cupboard

3. The other children in the hospital felt _________ looking at the wall.

(a) sad (b) cheerful (c) disgust

4. Betty practiced drawing before _________.

(a) having her dinner

(b) going to bed

(c) doing her homework

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