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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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called on/called

The teacher called on Elena several times, but she made no reply.
The teacher called Elena several times, but she made no reply.

Do both of the above two sentences make sense to you? If yes, are there slight shades in meanings? Thanks.
  

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Hi, The teacher called on Elena several times, but she made no reply. This means that the teacher asked Elena to answer a question. The teacher called Elena several times, but she made no reply.

— Clive

  • Hi, The teacher called on Elena several times, but she made no reply.
  • This means that the teacher asked Elena to answer a question.
  • The teacher called Elena several times, but she made no reply.
  • This sounds like the teacher tried to get Elena's attention.
  • eg Elena may have been sleeping, or looking out of the window.
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Hi,

The teacher called on Elena several times, but she made no reply. This means that the teacher asked Elena to answer a question.
The teacher called Elena several times, but she made no reply. This sounds like the teacher tried to get Elena's attention. eg Elena may have been sleeping, or looking out of the window.

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Got it! Clive, thanks for your clear and sensible reply.
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