Intransitive & transitive verb go on

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what is the usage of go on? what is the definition of go on?rules in using it in a sentence?thanks?HY

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,
what is the usage of go on? what is the definition of go on?rules in using it in a sentence?

There are lots of usages. Here are some sentences using 'go on' in various ways.
A: Can I ask you a question?
B: Go on. = do it

A: He took me in his arms.
B: Go on. = please continue with what you are saying
A: Then he kissed me.

A: I just won $10 million.
B: Go on! = BRE expression of disbelief

A: Where do the I put the stamps on this envelope.
B: They go on the corner.= that's the correct place for them

A: Where's the bank, please?.
B: Go on down the road. = continue in that direction

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Intransitive

to take place or happen:

What's going on here (no object in the sentence; here is an adverb).

to pass (of time):

The day went on (no object).

to start to operate:

The lights went on (no object).

To keep talking:

Go on and tell the whole story (no object after 'go on').

To advance:

How is the work going on? (no object).

Transitive:

to start something:

He will go on duty tomorrow (with the object: 'duty').

to begin taking medicine:

You will have to go on this new drug for two weeks (with the object: 'this new drug').

to be spent on:

A half of my salary goes on the rent (with the object: 'the rent').

to like something:

You'd better not go on his proposition. (with the object: 'his proposition').

Intransitive & transitive verb go on

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