Phrasal Verbs on the Phone

Phrasal verbs are a combination of verb + preposition e.g. pick up. They are two part verbs, often creating a new meaning. Below are ten commonly used telephone phrasal verbs with their meaning and some examples:

Using the explanations above, choose the correct preposition in the following sentences:

1. The phone rang for a long time, but no one picked ___

 
 
 
 
 

2. I’m sorry but I need to leave. Can I get ___ to you tomorrow?

 
 
 
 
 

3. I can’t hear you. Can you move your microphone or speak ___?

 
 
 
 
 

4. I have problems with my phone.  I always get cut ___ in the middle of a call

 
 
 
 
 

5. The customer was so angry that he hung ___ on the sales assistant

 
 
 
 
 

6. I called the supplier but the line was busy. I will call ___ after lunch

 

 
 
 
 
 

7. It is really difficult to get ___ to customer support on Monday morning

 
 
 
 
 

8. Unfortunately, Hans is not in the office today but I will pass ___ the message that you called

 
 
 
 
 

9. Can you hold ___ a minute?  I need to untangle my headset

 
 
 
 
 

10. I didn’t catch what you said, you are breaking ___

 
 
 
 
 

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