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. Situation : A secretary is talking to a caller.
Caller :
This is Jim Smith. Can I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?
Secretary :
A
Caller:
B
Secretary:
I’ll tell him as soon as I see him.
A.
1. Pardon me. I don’t know him.
2. Can you talk to him now?
3. I’m afraid he’s just gone out.
4. Sorry. He doesn’t want to speak to you.
B.
1. Could I hold on?
2. Can you call me later?
3. Can you ask him to return my call?
4. Could I return his call later?