Read the text below, paying close attention to the bold words
The phone rings.
Sandra: Hello?
Caller: Hello, may I speak to Jack?
Sandra: I'm afraid you've got the wrong number.
Caller: Oh! Is this 555-1235?
Sandra: No. It's 1234.
Caller: Sorry about that! Goodbye!
Sandra: No problem. Bye!
If you phone a wrong number, it's common to compare the number
you phoned with the number you wanted to phone.
May I speak to (someone? - A polite way to ask for someone on the phone.
I'm afraid you've got the wrong number. - A polite way to let someone know they phoned the wrong number.
No problem. - It was no trouble for me. (informal)
Quiz
Choose the best answer.
1. "No problem" can be more formally expressed with the words________.
a. You're welcome.
b. Thank you.
c. Not a chance.
2. "I'm afraid" can mean_________.
a. I'm sorry.
b. I'm scared.
c. a and b