taking roll
taking roll is the present participle and gerund of take roll.
Meaning of take roll
Verb
take roll (third-person singular simple present takes roll, present participle taking roll, simple past took roll, past participle taken roll)
- To call out the names of people on a list to check their presence; to take attendance.
- Synonyms:
- take the register, roll call
Questions about taking roll
- What is taking roll the present participle and gerund of?
- Taking roll is the present participle and gerund of take roll.
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