Phone Language
Writing an SMS etc. Both needed for points.
He's _____ / _______ to his friend.
Texting / messaging
- She's got some problem.
- I think you ______ help her.
should
Who initiates a handshake?
the person with higher status, seniority, or authority
I ____ speak Spanish, but I ______ cook!
can't / can; am not able to / am able to
What music do you listen to when you feel __________?
Typing the number.
He's ___________ the phone number
Dialling.
You _______ bring food, we've got plenty.
don't have to / needn't
You come late to a formal dinner. What do you do?
Apologise and briefly explain it to the host, than sit down without disrupting the party.
When I was 15, I ______ run so fast! But now, all I __________ to do is walk slowly.
could / was able to; am able
What is the most ____________ thing that has ever happened to you?
embarrassing
You can't call because they are having a call with someone already. Both needed.
The line is ________ / _________.
Busy / engaged.
It was horrible, our engine broke down and we ________ stop in the middle of a forest!
had to
You're new at work. On your first day, you receive an e-mail from your boss signed "Bob". Bob is a very respected senior manager. Is it a good idea to call him "Bob" in your e-mail?
Yes.
_______________ to help our son with his homework?
No, I __________.
Have you been able / haven't
Are you _______ of spiders? No, they are not very ____________.
Frightened / frightening
When you have to wait because they need to talk to somebody else for a minute.
You are ___________.
Put on hold.
If you want to study arts, you _____ go and see the exhibition before it ends.
must
What is the standard size of a tip one should give in a restaurant when they are satisfied? (in %)
10%
In 1989 during the Velvet revolution, the Communist party ____________ to remain in power because of widespread protests.
wasn't able
Mark keeps saying his job is very ______, but he doesn't seem very _____ when he comes home.
tiring / tired
The signal disappeared during a call.
You were _________.
Cut off.
You ______ quiet in the courtroom and you ______ speak there during the hearing. You ________ switch your phone off, but you ________ turn down the volume.
have to / mustn't / don't have to / have to
According to an 1880s British Etiquette guide for ladies, how many glasses of champagne were appropriate for a lady?
Exactly 1. Not more, not less.
The house burned to the ground. Fortunately, the firefighters __________ save all the inhabitants, and they hopefully ______________ to do so in the future.
could / were able to; will be able
Explain the difference between -ed and -ing adjectives in simple words.
-ed - how the person feels about something
-ing - what makes the person feel that way