Choose the best option to fill the gaps in the following sentences:
I am afraid you cannot use this telephone; it is ....
I am afraid you cannot use this telephone; it is ....
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
> "I am afraid you cannot use this telephone; it is ____."
The phrase needed here describes the telephone as being non-functional or not working.
Now, let's check the options:
- A. out of order — This is the correct phrase, meaning the telephone is not working or is malfunctioning. Correct.
- B. in order — This phrase means something is functioning correctly or is organized, which doesn't fit the context of the telephone being non-functional. Incorrect.
- C. for order — This phrase doesn't fit in the context of the sentence. Incorrect.
- D. at order — This is not a correct phrase in this context. Incorrect.
- E. with order — This also doesn't fit the context. Incorrect.
> "I am afraid you cannot use this telephone; it is ____."
The phrase needed here describes the telephone as being non-functional or not working.
Now, let's check the options:
- A. out of order — This is the correct phrase, meaning the telephone is not working or is malfunctioning. Correct.
- B. in order — This phrase means something is functioning correctly or is organized, which doesn't fit the context of the telephone being non-functional. Incorrect.
- C. for order — This phrase doesn't fit in the context of the sentence. Incorrect.
- D. at order — This is not a correct phrase in this context. Incorrect.
- E. with order — This also doesn't fit the context. Incorrect.