Open your mouth is something we often hear at the doctor’s or dentist’s office. It means to move your lips and jaw so the inside of your mouth is open and the doctor or dentist can look inside. For example, "Please open your mouth so I can check your throat." We also open our mouths when we eat, drink, talk, or yawn. It’s a simple action but very important in communication and health.
Examples:
The doctor says, ‘Open your mouth, please.’
He opens his mouth to eat his sandwich.
She opened her mouth wide when she was surprised.
GRAMMAR
We use the imperative (commands) when telling someone to open their mouth:
Open your mouth!
Don’t open your mouth too wide!
We also use the present simple to talk about habits or facts:
He opens his mouth when he wants to speak.
She doesn’t open her mouth when she is shy.
Remember: For he/she/it, add -s to the verb in present simple.
VOCABULARY
Open – to move so something is not closed
Mouth – the part of your face you use to eat and talk
Wide – very open, large space
Teeth – the hard parts inside your mouth for chewing
Tongue – the soft part inside your mouth you use to taste and speak
Doctor – a person who helps you when you are sick
Dentist – a doctor who checks and fixes your teeth
Speak – to say words
Yawn – to open your mouth when you are tired
Chew – to break food with your teeth
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Please open your mouth.
Open your mouth wide.
Don’t keep your mouth closed.
Can you open your mouth for me?
He opened his mouth to speak.
The dentist checks inside your mouth.
She yawned and opened her mouth.
Close your mouth after you eat.
The doctor says, ‘Say ah.’
Be careful not to open your mouth too wide.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I open my mouth when I speak.
He opens his mouth wide at the dentist.
They open their mouths to eat.
Negative:
I don’t open my mouth when I am nervous.
She doesn’t open her mouth when she’s shy.
We don’t open our mouths when the doctor isn’t ready.
Questions:
Do you open your mouth at the doctor’s office?
Does he open his mouth to sing?
Why do you open your mouth when you yawn?
Answers:
Yes, I open my mouth at the doctor’s office.
No, he doesn’t open his mouth to sing.
I open my mouth when I yawn because I am tired.
CONVERSATION
Doctor: Hello, Lisa. How are you today?
Lisa: Hi, Doctor. I have a sore throat.
Doctor: Okay, please open your mouth.
Lisa: Like this?
Doctor: Yes, that’s good. Say “ah.”
Lisa: Ahhhh.
Doctor: Thank you. I can see your throat is a little red. You should rest and drink warm tea.
Lisa: Thank you, Doctor. I will do that.
Doctor: You’re welcome, Lisa. Feel better soon!
READING
Tom goes to the dentist for a check-up. The dentist smiles and says, "Open your mouth, Tom." Tom opens his mouth wide. The dentist looks at Tom’s teeth carefully. "Your teeth look clean, but you need to brush twice a day," the dentist says. Tom listens carefully. He promises to brush his teeth every morning and night. Tom feels happy because he is taking care of his mouth and teeth.
Questions:
Where does Tom go?
What does the dentist ask Tom to do?
What does the dentist say about Tom’s teeth?
How often should Tom brush his teeth?
How does Tom feel?
Answers:
To the dentist.
To open his mouth.
They look clean.
Twice a day.
He feels happy.
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