Call

Verb + call

• make a call

• get / receive a call

• take a call

• return someone's call

• give somebody a call

Adjective + call

• an anonymous call

• a hoax call

• incoming calls

• local calls

• long-distance calls

• nuisance calls

Exercise

Verb + call

1. I'll give you a call this evening to see if you're feeling any better.

2. I received / got a call from Keith last week. He's now in New Zealand.

3. Mr Harris isn't taking any calls just now. He's in a meeting.

4. It’s cheaper to make calls after 6pm. The rates are lower then.

5. Why haven't you returned any of my calls? I've phoned you at least three times and left a message each time.

Adjective + call

1. The stolen painting was found after an anonymous call to a newspaper. - e

2. I don't make many long-distance calls, so my phone bill is quite reasonable. - c

3. There was no bomb in the building. It was a hoax call. - d

4. He was arrested for making nuisance calls to single women. - f

5. At the weekend local calls are free. - a

6. You'll have to ring me. The phone in my flat only accepts incoming calls. - b

Notes

1. Note these expressions:

   1. I was suddenly cut off in the middle of the call.

   2. Don't call us, we'll call you!

2. Call can also mean visit:

   1. It's time I paid a call on my Aunt Margaret. She lives alone and is always pleased to see me.

3. A call centre is where people work, dealing with customers on the phone.