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Makiasan Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary
Go / keep / continue straight on
Go / Keep / Continue / Walk straight (on) for a few minutes and you'll see the church.
Which verb(s) do you use and
do you say the word 'on' in this sentence?
Thank you.
Which verb(s) do you use and
do you say the word 'on' in this sentence?
Thank you.
Top answer
All those verbs are possible. I would use "on" in all cases. If you omit it then other meanings and idioms can start to intrude.
- All those verbs are possible.
- I would use "on" in all cases.
- If you omit it then other meanings and idioms can start to intrude.
- For example, "go straight" means to stop committing crimes, while "walk straight" could sound as if it's referring to gait or posture.
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All those verbs are possible.
I would use "on" in all cases. If you omit it then other meanings and idioms can start to intrude. For example, "go straight" means to stop committing crimes, while "walk straight" could sound as if it's referring to gait or posture.
I would use "on" in all cases. If you omit it then other meanings and idioms can start to intrude. For example, "go straight" means to stop committing crimes, while "walk straight" could sound as if it's referring to gait or posture.
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