Complete The Phrases With The Correct Word.

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1.

You must t________ off your mobile before you go into the cinema.

Explanation
The correct answer is "turn." The word "off" indicates that the action required is to switch off or power down the mobile phone. Therefore, the most suitable word to complete the sentence is "turn," as it implies the action of switching off the device.

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I have to go to a meeting. Can you call me b________ in half an hour?

Explanation
The correct answer is "back" because the phrase "call me back" means to return a phone call or contact someone again. In this context, the person is asking the other person to call them again in half an hour after their meeting.

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3.

I’ve just bought a new mobile; I must choose a new ring t________.

Explanation
The sentence states that the person has just bought a new mobile phone and needs to choose a new ring t________. The missing word should be related to the sound or melody that plays when the phone receives a call. The correct answer, "tone," fits perfectly as it refers to the specific sound chosen for the phone's ringtone.

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I’m sorry, I think I dialled the wrong n________.

Explanation
The person speaking realizes that they made a mistake while dialing a phone number. They acknowledge their error by saying "I think I dialed the wrong n________" and the word that completes the sentence is "number."

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I’m trying to call Sarah, but her line’s been e________ for half an hour; she must be talking to her boyfriend.

Explanation
The word "engaged" in this context means that Sarah's phone line is currently in use. This is evident from the phrase "her line's been e________ for half an hour," which suggests that Sarah is already on a call and unavailable to answer. The speaker assumes that Sarah must be talking to her boyfriend because of the prolonged duration of the engaged line.

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I sent you a t________ earlier – did you get it?

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The missing word in the sentence is "text." The sentence is asking if the person received a text message that was sent earlier.

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The person you are calling is not available at the moment. Please leave a m________ after the beep.

Explanation
The given sentence states that the person being called is not available and asks the caller to leave a "m________" after the beep. The correct answer to fill in the blank is "message". This is because the word "message" fits grammatically and semantically in the sentence, as it is commonly used to refer to a verbal or written communication that is left for someone when they are not available.

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Complete The Phrases With The Correct Word.

You must t________ off your mobile before you go into the cinema.

I have to go to a meeting. Can you call me b________ in half an hour?

I’ve just bought a new mobile; I must choose a new ring t________.

I’m sorry, I think I dialled the wrong n________.

I’m trying to call Sarah, but her line’s been e________ for half an hour; she must be talking to her boyfriend.

I sent you a t________ earlier – did you get it?

The person you are calling is not available at the moment. Please leave a m________ after the beep.