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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 [:)]

Je_nie_dieu

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Marius Hancu

#333396 Mon, 26 Feb 07 05:07 PM

15b here:

http://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/call

Marius Hancu

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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

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

Philip

Joined on Thu, Jun 23 2005

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