How To Start Telephonic Conversation In English?

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1. Then, ……..the coin (s)

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The word "insert" is the correct answer because it means to put something inside or into something else. In the context of the sentence, it implies that the coin(s) are being placed or added into something. The other options - enter, throw, move, and deliver - do not accurately convey the action of placing the coin(s) inside something.

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In the old days, people used to communicate in different ways, and one of the most common methods was through fax or letters. With the improvement in technology... see morecame the telephone and this gave people a timely response. The introduction of the internet has allowed people even to see each other while they speak. Do you know how to start a telephonic conversation? Take up the quiz below and see if you do. see less

2. The boy     : "……, madam.Would you mind if I sit beside you?" The old lady          : " By all means."  

Explanation

The boy uses the phrase "excuse me" to politely get the attention of the old lady and ask if he can sit beside her. This phrase is commonly used to politely interrupt someone or ask for permission in a polite manner. The old lady responds by saying "By all means", indicating that she has no objection to the boy sitting beside her.

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3. Cavin         : "You know Rita's father is hospitalized for his serious illness." Barbara      : "……………."  

Explanation

Barbara's response of "she must be very sad" is a logical inference based on the information provided by Cavin. Cavin mentions that Rita's father is hospitalized for a serious illness, which is typically a cause for concern and sadness. Therefore, it can be assumed that Barbara deduces that Rita must be feeling sad about her father's condition.

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4. April          : " my brother has got a scholarship to continue his study in one of  prominent university in America."   Ivone         : " …………….."           

Explanation

Ivone expresses happiness upon hearing that April's brother has received a scholarship to study at a prominent university in America.

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5. Julie fell off her bicycle and broke ….. arm  

Explanation

The correct answer is "her" because the possessive pronoun "her" is used to show that the arm that Julie broke belongs to her.

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6. David        : "Hi….how do you do?" Martin       : "………"

Explanation

The correct answer is "how do you do" because it is the appropriate response to David's greeting. "How do you do" is a formal way of saying hello and is commonly used as a polite greeting when meeting someone for the first time.

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7. First,……the phone receiver.

Explanation

In order to use a phone, one must lift the receiver. This action involves raising the receiver from its resting position, allowing the user to access the keypad and microphone.

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8. Next,……the number you want.

Explanation

The correct answer is "dial" because it is the most appropriate verb to use when referring to inputting a number on a phone or a keypad. The other options, such as press, push, hit, or read, do not accurately describe the action of entering a number.

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9. Pete                       : "How about having dinner with me tonight? Kate                      : "Thanks you, I'd love to.  From the dialogue above we conclude that …..           

Explanation

The correct answer is "pete invites kate to have dinner together." This is evident from Pete's question of "How about having dinner with me tonight?" and Kate's response of "Thanks you, I’d love to." Kate's acceptance of the invitation indicates that Pete has invited her to have dinner together.

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10. Finally,put the ….. back after you finish the call.  

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The word "receiver" is the correct answer because it is the most logical option to complete the sentence. In the context of a phone call, the receiver refers to the device that is used to hear the other person's voice. Therefore, after finishing the call, it makes sense to put the receiver back in its place.

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11. Youcanthe airportthe waytellmeto ?   1         2               3                4            5       6        7 The right arrangement is …  

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12. My father... a lot of car

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The correct answer is "has". This is because the sentence is referring to a singular subject, "My father", which requires the singular form of the verb "has". The verb "has" is used in the present tense to show that the action of owning or possessing a lot of cars is ongoing or habitual for the father.

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13. There is not some artistic vase on the table       A    B            C                    D     E  

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it states that there is not an artistic vase on the table, which aligns with the given statement "There is not some artistic vase on the table."

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14. If I was you, I would work hard for a promotion  A    B                 C         D                   E

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The correct answer is B. The statement "If I was you, I would work hard for a promotion" implies that the speaker is giving advice to someone else about how they should work hard in order to get a promotion. The use of the phrase "If I was you" indicates that the speaker is putting themselves in the other person's shoes and suggesting what they would do in that situation.

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15. ..... there was so many options, everyone was satisfied

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The correct answer is "because" because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship. In this context, it suggests that the reason everyone was satisfied was because there were many options available.

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16. I was visits Bali when jakarta's bomb accident happened      A      B                C                          D                           E  

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The sentence "I was visits Bali when jakarta's bomb accident happened" contains a grammatical error. The verb "visits" should be in the past tense to match the rest of the sentence. The correct form should be "I was visiting Bali when Jakarta's bomb accident happened."

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17. The dog that have red dot on its neck is mine   A              B      C                  D                 E  

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The correct answer is C because it correctly identifies the dog with the red dot on its neck as mine.

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18. The boy look the man who is in the yard in the afternoon       A         B                      C    D                     E  

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it correctly identifies the subject of the sentence ("the boy") and the action being performed ("look"). The other options either do not make sense grammatically or do not accurately describe the sentence.

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19.  A : what do you think our next holiday? B : I ... go to bali ... go to jakarta

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The correct answer is "would rather - than". This is because in the given conversation, person B is expressing a preference for going to Bali rather than going to Jakarta. "Would rather - than" is a common phrase used to indicate a preference between two options.

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20. The man : excuse me, … to the nearest money changer, please? Dilla : certainly

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The correct answer is "could you show me the way?" because the man is asking for directions to the nearest money changer. This response is the most appropriate and polite way to ask someone to guide him to the desired location.

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Then, ……..the coin (s)
The boy     : "……, madam.Would you...
Cavin         : "You know Rita's...
April          : " my...
Julie fell off her bicycle and broke ….. arm  
David        : "Hi….how do you...
First,……the phone receiver.
Next,……the number you want.
Pete                      ...
Finally,put the ….. back after you finish the call.  
You– can – the airport – the way – tell...
My father... a lot of car
There is not some artistic vase on the table...
If I was you, I would work hard for a promotion...
..... there was so many options, everyone was satisfied
I was visits Bali when jakarta's bomb accident happened...
The dog that have red dot on its neck is mine...
The boy look the man who is in the yard in the afternoon...
 A : what do you think our next holiday?...
The man : excuse me, … to the nearest money changer, please?...
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