Crossword : Making phone calls in English

Do you know how to make a phone call in English? Practice key words and phrases used in everyday telephone conversations, such as greeting the person you’re calling, asking to speak to someone, or leaving a message.

Complete the crossword and build your confidence on the phone!

Grid

Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

1. In front or forward
3. Digits identifying a phone line
7. To end or break a phone connection
10. Phone network strength indicator
11. Noise interference on phone line
15. Phone feature for hands-free talking
16. Entering numbers to make a call
17. Has not in short form
18. Successfully linked in a phone call

Down

2. Had not in short form
4. Additional phone line in a system
5. List of phone numbers and contacts
6. Call with multiple participants
8. Central system for routing calls
9. Person making a phone call
12. Device used for voice communication
13. Quality of phone signal received
14. Fitting very closely

Answers

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Across

1. In front or forward → ahead
3. Digits identifying a phone line → number
7. To end or break a phone connection → disconnect
10. Phone network strength indicator → signal
11. Noise interference on phone line → static
15. Phone feature for hands-free talking → speakerphone
16. Entering numbers to make a call → dialing
17. Has not in short form → hasnt
18. Successfully linked in a phone call → connected

Down

2. Had not in short form → hadnt
4. Additional phone line in a system → extension
5. List of phone numbers and contacts → directory
6. Call with multiple participants → conference
8. Central system for routing calls → switchboard
9. Person making a phone call → caller
12. Device used for voice communication → telephone
13. Quality of phone signal received → reception
14. Fitting very closely → tight

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