Meaning of calling for

[Sivaramakrishnan.S]

Test No. incompl/advan-80 "GMAT Verbal Quiz (3)", question 8

The charity is finding it very difficult to continue operating and that's why it's ......... for the government to help.

(a) crying
(b) calling
(c) shouting
(d) hailing

Test No. incompl/advan-80 "GMAT Verbal Quiz (3)", answer 8

The charity is finding it very difficult to continue operating and that's why it's calling for the government to help.

Correct answer: (b) calling

Your answer was: incorrect
The charity is finding it very difficult to continue operating and that's why it's crying for the government to help.
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I see no difference in calling for help and in crying for help

[Alan]

Calling for simply means asking for. Crying for means that you are calling out in a loud voice.
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