The question “Have you ever made a doctor’s appointment by phone?” uses the present perfect tense, which connects a past experience to the present. We use it to ask if something has ever happened in someone’s life until now.
In this case, the question is about making a doctor’s appointment, but by phone—not in person or online.
This topic will help students:
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Understand and use the present perfect
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Talk about past experiences
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Use time expressions like ever, never, before, already, yet
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Practice real-life conversations for health and communication
✅ Examples:
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Have you ever made a doctor’s appointment by phone?
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Yes, I have. Many times.
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No, I haven’t. I usually go to the clinic.
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She has already called the doctor.
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We’ve never used the online system.
📚 GRAMMAR
🔹 Present Perfect – Yes/No Questions
Structure:
Have/Has + subject + past participle + complement?
Examples:
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Have you ever made a doctor’s appointment by phone?
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Has she visited the dentist this year?
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Have they called the clinic yet?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
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Yes, she has. / No, she hasn’t.
🔹 Present Perfect – Affirmative
Structure:
Subject + have/has + past participle + complement
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I have made an appointment.
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She has called the doctor already.
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We’ve visited that clinic before.
🔹 Present Perfect – Negative
Structure:
Subject + haven’t/hasn’t + past participle + complement
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I haven’t called the doctor yet.
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He hasn’t made an appointment this year.
🔹 Time expressions commonly used:
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ever (in questions): Have you ever...?
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never (in negative): I’ve never...
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already, yet, before, just
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Appointment | A scheduled meeting, especially with a doctor |
| Clinic | A small medical center |
| Receptionist | A person who answers calls and manages appointments |
| Call | To contact someone by phone |
| Schedule | To plan something at a specific time |
| Health | The condition of your body and mind |
| Confirm | To say something is true or official |
| Available | Free or ready to be used |
| Line (phone) | A telephone connection |
| Hold | To wait on the phone until someone answers |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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Have you ever done this before?
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I’ve never made an appointment by phone.
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I usually call the clinic.
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Is the doctor available on Monday?
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Can I speak to the receptionist?
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I’d like to book an appointment.
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What time is the doctor free?
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Can you confirm my appointment, please?
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Hold on, please. I’ll check.
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You must call early to get a spot.
✏️ SENTENCES
🔹 Positive:
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I have made a doctor’s appointment by phone.
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She has called the clinic many times.
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We’ve spoken with the receptionist today.
🔹 Negative:
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I haven’t made an appointment by phone.
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He hasn’t done that before.
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They haven’t visited the doctor this year.
🔹 Questions:
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Have you ever made a doctor’s appointment by phone?
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Has she ever forgotten her appointment?
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Have they already confirmed your time?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, I have. It was easy.
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No, I haven’t. I prefer going in person.
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Yes, she has. She called this morning.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Ana: Have you ever made a doctor’s appointment by phone?
Ben: Yes, I have. I usually call my clinic when I’m sick.
Ana: I’ve never done that. I always go in person.
Ben: It’s actually easier by phone. The receptionist gives you all the options.
Ana: That sounds convenient. Is it fast?
Ben: Sometimes. If they’re busy, you have to wait on the line.
Ana: Maybe I’ll try it next time. I need an appointment for next week.
Ben: You should call early in the morning. It’s usually less busy then.
📖 READING
Title: Calling the Clinic
Last month, Carla felt very tired and had a headache for three days. She didn’t want to go to the clinic without an appointment. So, she picked up her phone and called her local clinic. It was the first time she did it.
The receptionist said, “Please hold, I will check the doctor’s schedule.” After two minutes, she returned and said, “You can come on Wednesday at 10 a.m.”
Carla said thank you and wrote down the appointment. Now, when she needs a check-up, she prefers to call instead of going directly.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
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Why did Carla call the clinic?
Because she was tired and had a headache. -
Was it her first time calling?
Yes, it was. -
What did the receptionist do?
She checked the schedule and gave her an appointment. -
What time was the appointment?
On Wednesday at 10 a.m. -
What does Carla prefer now?
She prefers calling the clinic.
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