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KD 15 Taking messages_2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Are you saying that....?

a)

Repeating what has just been said.

b)

Being more polite when apologizing.

c)

Clarifying details

2.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Sorry, Sir. Would you mind speaking more slowly, please?

a)

Offering help

b)

Asking to repeat what has just been said.

c)

Transferring a call

3.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

I am afraid Mr Brown is out of the office today.

a)

Being more polite when apologizing.

b)

Confirming an understanding

c)

Clarifying details

4.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

He also said that he would change the schedule to Wednesday.

a)

Being more polite when apologizing.

b)

Ending a call

c)

Adding information

5.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Thanks. I understand now

a)

Clarifying an answer

b)

Requesting an information

c)

Confirming an understanding

6.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Would you like me to send you a brochure with this information?

a)

Giving a suggestion

b)

Offering help

c)

Expressing gratitude

7.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

I’d be happy to send you more details by email.

a)

Asking for a confirmation

b)

Offering to do something

c)

Ending a call

8.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Which department would you like to be put through to?

a)

Checking understanding

b)

Apologizing

c)

Transferring a call

9.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Please feel free to call me if you have any other questions.

a)

Organizing information

b)

Ending a call

c)

Transferring a call

10.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Unfortunately, Roger is tied up for the rest of the day. (tied up = busy)

a)

Softening bad news

b)

Stressing the importance of something

c)

Apologizing

11.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

I hope this doesn’t cause too much of a headache for you.

a)

Asking for agreement

b)

Setting an appointment

c)

Apologizing (saying sorry)

12.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

a)

Checking acceptance

b)

Expressing gratitude (thank you)

c)

Giving suggestion

13.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

First, I’d like to ask you...

Second, we should know .....

Third, ......

a)

Clarifying details

b)

Organizing information

c)

Giving suggestion

14.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Do you think that would be acceptable?

a)

Checking acceptance

b)

Confirming an understanding

c)

Softening bad news

15.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Can’t you speak to him again?

a)

Stressing the importance of something

b)

Accepting a suggestion

c)

Offering help

16.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Unfortunately, this is not a great time of the year for us. We are swamped for the next few weeks. (swamped = busy)

a)

Being more polite when apologizing

b)

Saying “NO” in more polite way

c)

Indicating a communication problem

17.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

I’m afraid I can’t make it then

a)

Confirming a cancellation

b)

Giving a suggestion

c)

Saying that a time isn’t suitable (for an appointment/arrangement)

18.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

What if I send someone over to pick it up Monday evening before closing?

a)

Offering to do something

b)

Giving a suggestion

c)

Clarifying details

19.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

I believe that would work.

a)

Accepting a suggestion

b)

Organizing information

c)

Softening bad news

20.

What does this sentence/phrase/word mean or function?

Sorry. The line keeps cutting out.

a)

Resolving conflict

b)

Transferring a call

c)

Indicating a communication problem