To Call On

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Slide: 1
I was walking past and thought I would call on you.
Hi Stevie, what are you doing here?
TO CALL ONTo visit someoneExample: Stevie was walking past Jane's house, so he decided to call on her.
Slide: 2
Don't call on me, I don't know the answer!
What do these two stories have in common?
TO CALL ONTo ask a student a questionExample: Oscar didn't know the answer and was scared the teacher would call on him.
Slide: 3
I tried to fix it myself but couldn't. I knew I needed to call on professional help.
TO CALL ONTo use something that someone can offer you.Example: Stacy had to call on professional help with the leak in her attic.
Slide: 4
What are some other ways you can illustrate the phrase "to call on"?

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