Question

Complete the conversation with the most suitable option:
Ritu: 'Hello.'
Suharsh: 'Could I speak to Mr. Solanki?'
Ritu: '__________. Can I take a message'.

• A. If you don't mind
• B. I'm afraid he is not at home
• C. In case it is urgent
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

I'm afraid he is not at home

In the given dialogue, the caller 'Suharsh' has called for Mr. Solanki. Instead, 'Ritu' answers the call.
Option B: This is the most appropriate answer because 'Ritu' replies to the question by saying that the person for whom the call was intended, 'Mr. Solanki', is not at home. This reply is coherent with the next sentence 'Can I take a message.'
Hence option B is correct.
The other responses 'If you don't mind' and 'In case it is urgent' do not serve as justifiable answers to the question 'Could I speak to Mr. Solanki?'
Hence options A and C are incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because C does not serve as an appropriate response.