Doctor said, "You have strep throat."

Meaning: The doctor told the patient that they had strep throat.

Choice of Words: The doctor is a person who examines and treats people who are sick or injured. Said means to speak or tell something. You is the person who is being spoken to. Have means to possess something. Strep throat is a type of infection that causes a sore throat.

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