Patient followed doctor's orders diligently.

Meaning: The patient carefully and obediently did what the doctor told them to do.

Choice of Words: Followed means to do what someone tells you to do. Orders means instructions or directions given by someone in authority. Diligently means in a careful and hardworking manner.

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The patient followed the doctor's orders diligently.

Meaning: This means that the patient carefully and obediently did what the doctor told them to do.

Choice of Words: Patient is a person who is receiving medical care or treatment. Followed means to obey or carry out instructions. Doctor's means belonging to a medical professional. Orders are instructions given by a doctor. Diligently means with care and attention.

The sick person did what the doctor said to do.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, but uses different words.

Choice of Words: Sick person is another way to say patient. Did means to perform an action. What refers to the instructions given by the doctor. Said means to speak or communicate.

The person who was getting treated listened carefully to the doctor and did exactly as they were told.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences, but provides more detail about what the patient did.

Choice of Words: Person is another way to say patient. Getting treated means receiving medical care. Listened carefully means to pay attention to what someone is saying. Exactly means without any mistakes or changes.

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