JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 76

Question 76

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The college authorities have....... the students to end the strike.

  1. A.called for
  2. B.called on
  3. C.called
  4. D.called at
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (called on)

Explanation

To call on someone to do something is to ask them formally.