Matching Pairs PHONE CALLS PHRASAL VERBSOnline version Read the sentences about phone calls. Match the meanings to the phrasal verbs by Elsa Lisseth Chávez Orellana 1 4. If you get a wrong number, just say you’re sorry and hang up. 2 8 Could I just ask you to hold on for a moment while I see if the manager is available? 3 7 You want to speak to my brother? OK, hang on a second. Jim? 4 3. The phone’s ringing. If he’s not busy, he’ll pick it up. 5 2. Oh no! We’re going through a tunnel and you’re starting to break up! I only heard the first part of what you said. 6 1. I’m in a train station and it’s very noisy. I can’t hear you very well. Can you speak up? 7 6. I tried and tried to call the school, but I couldn’t get through to anyone. I’ll send them an email instead. 8 5 Yes, Ms Watkins is available. I’ll put you through to her. .a. answer the phone d. your voice is on and off again g wait - more formal e. wait - informal F. connect someone on their personal line h, make contact with the person you are calling b. end the call c. speak more loudly