"Who is absent today? / Who isn't here today?"
"Oh, Somchai's away. Does anyone know why? Is he ill?"/ "What's the matter with Ano today? / What's wrong with Jim today?"/ "Where's Tony? / "Does anyone know where Somsri is?/ Any idea why Somruk is absent?"
"So everyone is here except..."
"So, only two people away."
"Let's take the register."/ "Let's check to see who is here."
"Is everybody here?"/ "Is anyone away?"/ "No one absent today?"
"So, Manee isn't back yet. Does anyone know when she'll be back/ what has happened to her/ if she's dropped out of the class?"
"There are a few empty chairs. Who is missing?"
"Not many people here today. Is there a bug going round?"
"Listen while I call your names"
"Shout out 'present'/ 'here' if you are here"
"No? Is he/ she absent today?"
"Let's all count to see if everyone is here - girls first, then boys."
"Who's the class monitor this week? , can you count how many people are here please?"
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