Preview（腕試し）

Please guess the best answer.

What is a "pocket bell" called in English?

A. a beeper

B. a pocket pager

C. a pager

D. A & C

E. A, B & C

　

Examples（例文）

This handy little device is called a pager in English. When this device was new (the 1970s, I think), it was called a beeper.

On a related note, a keitai denwa （携帯電話） is called several different things in English:

cellular phone

cell phone

mobile phone

portable phone

I believe that the most common phrase for this device in America is cellular phone.

　

Exercises （練習）

Other portable devices. Choose the best answer for the following sentences.

1. A device such as a Sharp Zaurus or a Palm Pilot is called:

A. a PDA

B. a PA

C. a DA

　

2. A small, portable computer is usually called what in English?

A. a note-type computer

B. a portable computer

C. a laptop computer