Call on (someone)

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Hi teachers,Do British English speakers say call on (someone) to mean "to ask for a response from (someone, such as a student)"?? I was hoping the teacher wouldn't call on me, because I didn't know the answer.

HUBLOT · Accepted Answer

Could someone answer the question above?

Fivejedjon · Answer

I, a speaker of BrE, would not say it.

HUBLOT · Answer

Thanks a lot, fivejedjon. What would British English speakers say to mean "to ask for a response from (someone, such as a student)"?

Fivejedjon · Answer

I would pick (on) someone.

HUBLOT · Answer

Thank you, fivejedjon.

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