VERBS

to call

no "to" after CALL

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UPDATED:  NOV 2021

• Thomas will call to her.  X INCORRECT   
  (you will be understood, but the listener will note the incorrect English)
  
  
• I will call her tomorrow.   + CORRECT
  
  

• CALL + PRONOUN: 
  You don't use "to" after "call" with a pronoun (him, her, them, etc)
  
  
• CALL + TO + VERB:   
  ​You can use "to" with a verb.
  (I will call to explain the importance of her trip.)   

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EXAMPLES:

1. I will call him and ask that he send the money tomorrow.
   
   
2. Did he call Bill about the money transfer?
   
   
3. I called you to let you know that you should bring your computer to class next week.
   
   
4. Mary called me about buying our tickets to Miami. (universities >)
   
   
5. You should call the teacher about the TOEFL dates.
   
   
6. Call me tomorrow after 3 to set up the marketing meeting at the University of California - Berkeley.

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NOTE:

• The above applies to the verb "to phone" also.
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• "I will phone to you about the meeting."  x INCORRECT
  
  
• "I will phone you about the meeting."  + CORRECT

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TO SAY and TO TELL

TO ASK

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