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Minhuoc Posted 20 years ago
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Can I use "go on to live"
Can I use "go on to live" instead of "go on living" in this sentence.
"We really can't go on living like this- We'll have to find a bigger house."
"We really can't go on to live like this- We'll have to find a bigger house."
Thanks.
"We really can't go on living like this- We'll have to find a bigger house."
"We really can't go on to live like this- We'll have to find a bigger house."
Thanks.
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No, you can't use 'go on to live' for a current situation. When you 'go on to' do something it means you will be doing it in future. I am going to pass my exam and go on to become a doctor.
- No, you can't use 'go on to live' for a current situation.
- When you 'go on to' do something it means you will be doing it in future.
- I am going to pass my exam and go on to become a doctor.
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No, you can't use 'go on to live' for a current situation.
When you 'go on to' do something it means you will be doing it in future. I am going to pass my exam and go on to become a doctor.
When you 'go on to' do something it means you will be doing it in future. I am going to pass my exam and go on to become a doctor.
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Hi,
Can I use "go on to live" instead of "go on living" in this sentence.
"We really can't go on living like this- We'll have to find a bigger house."
"We really can't go on to live like this- We'll have to find a bigger house."
Consider a slightly simpler verb.
Can I use "go on to live" instead of "go on living" in this sentence.
"We really can't go on living like this- We'll have to find a bigger house."
"We really can't go on to live like this- We'll have to find a bigger house."
Consider a slightly simpler verb.
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