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 6. I tried and tried to call the school, but I couldn’t get through to anyone. I’ll send them an email instead. 2 4. If you get a wrong number, just say you’re sorry and hang up. 3 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. 4 8 Could I just ask you to hold on for a moment while I see if the manager is available? 5 7 You want to speak to my brother? OK, hang on a second. Jim? 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 5 Yes, Ms Watkins is available. I’ll put you through to her. 8 3. The phone’s ringing. If he’s not busy, he’ll pick it up. .a. answer the phone e. wait - informal g wait - more formal F. connect someone on their personal line b. end the call c. speak more loudly h, make contact with the person you are calling d. your voice is on and off again
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