Expression: Go to answer

[Milon]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #604 "Real Life: Telecommunications (1)", question 7

Please hold that thought, Karen. I want to hear what you have to say but I have to go ......... my telephone quickly. I am expecting an important call.

(a) recall
(b) meet
(c) answer
(d) join

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #604 "Real Life: Telecommunications (1)", answer 7

Please hold that thought, Karen. I want to hear what you have to say but I have to go answer my telephone quickly. I am expecting an important call.

Correct answer: (c) answer

Your answer was: incorrect
Please hold that thought, Karen. I want to hear what you have to say but I have to go recall my telephone quickly. I am expecting an important call.
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Maybe "go to answer"?

Milon

[Alan]

Hi,

Yes, you can also say: Go to answer. 'Go answer' is perfectly acceptable.

Alan
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