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            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