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mend , cure or treat?

The wound in his leg took a long time to ...............
A. heat B. mend C. cure D. treat

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"Mend" is the standard term here. Of course, since we don't know the nature of the wound, "cure" and "treat" may also be possible. If we're talking about a broken bone, "mend" is clearly the best answer.

  • "Mend" is the standard term here.
  • Of course, since we don't know the nature of the wound, "cure" and "treat" may also be possible.
  • If we're talking about a broken bone, "mend" is clearly the best answer.
  • If it's a flesh would, we'd probably say "heal," but that's not an option.
  • ") If it's a stubborn infection, "cure" and "treat" look better, although we usually use "cure" for a "condition," or disease like pneumonia.
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"Mend" is the standard term here.

Of course, since we don't know the nature of the wound, "cure" and "treat" may also be possible.

If we're talking about a broken bone, "mend" is clearly the best answer.

If it's a flesh would, we'd probably say "heal," but that's not an option.
(They're probably trying to trick you with "heat.")

If it's a stubborn infec

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