pharmacist vs dentist

[Gillys]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #126 "Real Life: Occupations (1)", question 6

Ramona is a .......... She examines patients' teeth and treats them for various dental problems. She also gives them information about proper dental hygiene.

(a) dentist
(b) pharmacist
(c) neurosurgeon
(d) housekeeper

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #126 "Real Life: Occupations (1)", answer 6

Ramona is a dentist. She examines patients' teeth and treats them for various dental problems. She also gives them information about proper dental hygiene.

Correct answer: (a) dentist
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Why not pharmacist?

Gillys

[Kitosdad]

Gilly, a pharmacist is a dispenser of drugs.

Not a drug pusher, a chemist.
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