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English I · Quiz 1 · 13 Jul 2025 · May 2025 term

Question 36: Choose the appropriate option for blank (1).

Question 36

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Complete the telephonic conversation given below with most polite and correct responses. Receptionist: Good morning, Smart Tech industries. (1) ____________________________
Shyam Raj: Good morning. I am calling to speak with Mr. Vikram.
Receptionist: Sir, Mr. Vikram is in a meeting all morning. (2) _________________________
Shyam Raj: My name is Shyam Raj and I am Mr. Vikram’s client.
Receptionist: Thank you, sir, (3)_________________________
Shyam Raj: Yes, please. Could you let him know that I called to discuss the contract details? It is quite urgent.
Receptionist: Certainly, sir. I'll make sure he gets the message.
(4)_______________________________________
Shyam Raj: If possible, I would appreciate a call back by early afternoon. My number is 9876543210.
Receptionist: (5) ______________I'll pass along the message and your contact details. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Shyam Raj: No, that's all for now. Thank you for your help.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the appropriate option for blank (1).

  1. A

    Want help?

  2. B

    How may I help you?

  3. C

    What’s the issue?

  4. D

    What’s the big deal?

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Correct answer

  • B

    How may I help you?

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Question 36 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Quiz 1 paper sat on 13 Jul 2025, in the May 2025 term (IIT M FOUNDATION AN EXAM QDF2 13 July 2025). It carries 1 mark.

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