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Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary EducationHSC Science Class 11

Who were the patients waiting for?

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Who were the patients waiting for?

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The patients were waiting for the arrival of the dentist. They were issued token. The Doctor would see the patients one by one.

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Chapter 3.3: The First Patient (play) - Exercises [Page 100]

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Chapter 3.3 The First Patient (play)
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