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English I · End Term · 13 Apr 2025 · January 2025 term

Question 37: Which among the following is an appropriate response for…

Question 37

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Complete the telephonic conversation given below with most polite and correct responses. Receptionist: Good morning, Dr. Agarwal's office. How can I help you today?
Patient: Hello, (i) ___________________________________________
Receptionist: Certainly. May I have your name, please?
Patient: Sure, it's .................
Receptionist: (ii)_________________________________
Patient: Sure. My name is Neha Kumar.
Receptionist: Ms. Kumar. Are you a new patient or have you visited Dr. Agarwal before? Patient: (iii)__________________________
Receptionist: Great. When would you like to schedule your appointment?
Patient: (iv)__________________________________
Receptionist: Sure. Your appointment with Dr. Agarwal is scheduled for 10:30 AM tomorrow. Patient: (v)_______________
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Which among the following is an appropriate response for blank (ii)?

  1. A

    Sorry, buddy, I can't hear you properly. Can you repeat that?

  2. B

    I’m sorry, your voice is breaking. Could you repeat that?

  3. C

    Hey, your voice is going in and out. Mind saying that again?

  4. D

    Hey, your voice is breaking. Speak up!

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  • B

    I’m sorry, your voice is breaking. Could you repeat that?

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Question 37 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) End Term paper sat on 13 Apr 2025, in the January 2025 term (IIT M DIPLOMA AN EXAM QDD3 13 Apr 2025). It carries 2 marks.

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