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Vincent Teo Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
telephone dialogues
What is the answer for the conversation?
Q: May I speak to John?
A: 1 He is not at home.
2 Hold on, please. / Hold on.
3 Wait a moment.
4 Speaking. Who's on the line?
5 Yes, I'm. may I know who's speaking (on the phone / line)?
6 Speaking. I'm John.
P/s: Any other possible answers?
Q: May I speak to John?
A: 1 He is not at home.
2 Hold on, please. / Hold on.
3 Wait a moment.
4 Speaking. Who's on the line?
5 Yes, I'm. may I know who's speaking (on the phone / line)?
6 Speaking. I'm John.
P/s: Any other possible answers?
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Vincent Teo What is the answer for the conversation? It depends on the situation. None of those you have suggested is particularly natural.
- Vincent Teo What is the answer for the conversation?
- It depends on the situation.
- None of those you have suggested is particularly natural.
- Try: John is not here at the moment.
- Can I help (you)?
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Vincent TeoWhat is the answer for the conversation?It depends on the situation.
None of those you have suggested is particularly natural. Try:
John is not here at the moment. Can I help (you)? / Can I take a message (for him)?
One moment please. Who shall I say is calling?
Speaking.
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