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What does the phrasal verb 'hang up' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'hang up' mean?
- To connect one's phone to others
- To end a conversation (correct)
- To answer a call
- To wait for a short time
Which phrasal verb means to interrupt a conversation?
Which phrasal verb means to interrupt a conversation?
- Cut off (correct)
- Hang on
- Pick up
- Get through
What does 'call off' mean?
What does 'call off' mean?
- To cancel (correct)
- To stop trying
- To visit unexpectedly
- To relax
Which phrasal verb indicates to make contact with someone?
Which phrasal verb indicates to make contact with someone?
What does 'get through' mean in telephone terms?
What does 'get through' mean in telephone terms?
What does the euphemism 'downsizing' refer to?
What does the euphemism 'downsizing' refer to?
What does the expression 'to be expecting' indicate?
What does the expression 'to be expecting' indicate?
What does 'bearing impaired' mean?
What does 'bearing impaired' mean?
What is the meaning of the euphemism 'to put down'?
What is the meaning of the euphemism 'to put down'?
What does the phrase 'over the hill' imply?
What does the phrase 'over the hill' imply?
What is an appropriate way to ask if someone is available on the phone?
What is an appropriate way to ask if someone is available on the phone?
Which of the following phrases indicates that the person answered the call?
Which of the following phrases indicates that the person answered the call?
What should you say if you are not able to connect to the person you are calling?
What should you say if you are not able to connect to the person you are calling?
Which phrase best fits when you want to put the caller on hold?
Which phrase best fits when you want to put the caller on hold?
Which expression would you use to inform a caller that the person they are trying to reach is not available?
Which expression would you use to inform a caller that the person they are trying to reach is not available?
What phrase would you use to politely ask to speak to someone directly?
What phrase would you use to politely ask to speak to someone directly?
Which phrase indicates that you cannot connect because the line is busy?
Which phrase indicates that you cannot connect because the line is busy?
What is an appropriate way to respond when the person you are calling is unavailable?
What is an appropriate way to respond when the person you are calling is unavailable?
Which expression would you use if you think the call was disconnected?
Which expression would you use if you think the call was disconnected?
Which term is appropriate for asking someone to wait briefly on the phone?
Which term is appropriate for asking someone to wait briefly on the phone?
Flashcards
Hang up
Hang up
To end a phone call or conversation.
Hang on
Hang on
To wait for a short time.
Call back
Call back
To return a phone call or call someone again.
Speak up
Speak up
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Pick up
Pick up
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Speaking.
Speaking.
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One moment, please.
One moment, please.
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Please, would you like to leave a message?
Please, would you like to leave a message?
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Hang on a second, I'll get ____.
Hang on a second, I'll get ____.
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Would you mind holding?
Would you mind holding?
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Euphemism
Euphemism
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Over the hill
Over the hill
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Better half
Better half
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Hearing impaired
Hearing impaired
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Hard of hearing
Hard of hearing
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Answer the phone
Answer the phone
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Is _ there, please?
Is _ there, please?
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This is _ calling for _
This is _ calling for _
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May I please speak to _?
May I please speak to _?
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Study Notes
Telephone Phrases - Verbs
- Hang Up - to end a conversation
- Hang on/Hold on - to wait for a short time
- Call back - to call somebody in return or again
- Speak Up - to speak louder
- Pick up - to answer a call
- Cut off - to interrupt a conversation
- Put through - to connect one's phone to other
- Break Up - to become inaudible
- Get through - to succeed in speaking to someone
- Hit me up - contact me
- Catch up - to meet
- Cheer Up - to relax
- Hang out - spend time
- Stand by - do nothing
- Look around - search
- Drop in - to visit
- Fade up - gradually increased
- To be up to - doing something
- Call off - to cancel
- Figure out - to understand
- Give up - stop trying
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Test your knowledge of common telephone phrases and verbs used in conversations. This quiz will challenge you to match each phrase with its correct meaning. Perfect for improving your communication skills!
