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Je_nie_dieu  +  333393 Mon, 26 Feb 07 04:50 PM

Hello

I would like to ask such question: what does "call on" mean in this sentence?

The social worker called on the two old sisters who were ill.

 

Thank you in advance Smile [:)]

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Philip  +  333440 Mon, 26 Feb 07 06:42 PM
 Je_nie_dieu wrote:

Hello

I would like to ask such question: what does "call on" mean in this sentence?

The social worker called on the two old sisters who were ill.

 

Thank you in advance Smile [:)]

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A teacher may also "call on" a student to give an answer in class.

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