Pay Phones - Reading Comprehension

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What is a pay phone?

Back

A pay phone is a public telephone that requires payment, usually with coins, to make a call.

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How do you pay for a call at a pay phone?

Back

You pay for a call at a pay phone with coins.

Front

Where can you find pay phones?

Back

Pay phones are usually located in front of stores or on busy streets.

Front

What is the purpose of the glass box around some pay phones?

Back

The glass box provides privacy for the caller.

Front

What is a long-distance call?

Back

A long-distance call is a phone call made to a location that is far away, which usually costs more.

Front

What is a local call?

Back

A local call is a phone call made to a nearby location, which usually costs less.

Front

What color and shape are most pay phones?

Back

Most pay phones are black and silver, long like a shoe box.

Front

What do you need to do to make a long-distance call?

Back

To make a long-distance call, you may need to dial zero to speak to an operator and it requires more coins.

Front

What happens if you don't have enough coins for a call?

Back

If you don't have enough coins, you cannot make the call.

Front

Can you use a credit card at a pay phone?

Back

Some pay phones allow payment with a credit card, but most commonly, they use coins.