AnonymousI am confused as to which phrase is correct if you call a person to give a talk.....May I call in or call on Mr.______ for the Welcome address.
Then, you don't need to use any preposition at all.
What is the right phrase when you call a person. May i call in or may i call on mr blank? Kindly answer if you know. Thanks!
Anonymousthe right phrase when you call a person.
You just used it. 'to call a person' (by phone).
Mr. Smith called you and left a message. Please call him back. (No 'in' or 'on'.)
If the teacher asks a question and students raise their hands to offer an answer, the teacher "calls on" Tom, or "calls on" Linda, or "calls on" Marie to answer. This is a usage of "to call on a person".
Consult a dictionary for further details on "call".
Which is correct: May i call IN Mr. Doe for the welcome remarks Or May i call ON Mr. Doe....
AnonymousMay i call ON Mr. Doe....
May I call on Mr. Doe to present the award. (speaking to an audience)
CJ
May I call on Mr. Smith as the next speaker" is correct only if the speaker is asking permission from someone else. If the speaker is a chairman or other recognized leader of a meeting, the speaker should simply say, "I call on Mr.
What is the complete sentence in a complete context?
CJ
Mr. Smith called you and left a message. Please call him back. (No 'in' or 'on'.)
If the teacher asks a question and students raise their hands to offer an answer, the teacher "calls on" Tom, or "calls on" Linda, or "calls on" Marie to answer. This is a usage of "to call on a person".
Consult a dictionary for further details on "call".
CJ
Or
May i call ON Mr. Doe....
CJ
May I call on Mr. Smith as the next speaker" is correct only if the speaker is asking permission from someone else. If the speaker is a chairman or other recognized leader of a meeting, the speaker should simply say, "I call on Mr.