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Jason_steven Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
What is the difference between go on to do,go on doing and go on with?
Can someone tell me:
What is the difference between go on to do,go on doing and go on with?
Any help will be appreciated!
What is the difference between go on to do,go on doing and go on with?
Any help will be appreciated!
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"Go on to do" is usually used in a narrative, describing two different time frames. Jack spent many of his early years behind bars, but he would go on to become a famous preacher. The other two are sometimes used interchangeably, but "doing" most often refers to a task or routine.
- "Go on to do" is usually used in a narrative, describing two different time frames.
- Jack spent many of his early years behind bars, but he would go on to become a famous preacher.
- The other two are sometimes used interchangeably, but "doing" most often refers to a task or routine.
- " When Jack died I didn't think I'd be able to go on with my life.
- (continue) Yes, we've lost our best man, but we must go on with the game.
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"Go on to do" is usually used in a narrative, describing two different time frames.
Jack spent many of his early years behind bars, but he would go on to become a famous preacher.
The other two are sometimes used interchangeably, but "doing" most often refers to a task or routine.
"After The Simpsons, go on with / doing your homework."
When Ja
Jack spent many of his early years behind bars, but he would go on to become a famous preacher.
The other two are sometimes used interchangeably, but "doing" most often refers to a task or routine.
"After The Simpsons, go on with / doing your homework."
When Ja
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Hi,Avangi,thank you for so quick reply!
What is the difference between go on doing and keep on doing?
What is the difference between go on doing and keep on doing?
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They're often used interchangeably.
I think in general, "go on" would be used following an interruption involving some question about continuing, while "keep on" would simply mean to continue.
I think in general, "go on" would be used following an interruption involving some question about continuing, while "keep on" would simply mean to continue.
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can you say me the difference detween go and to when they have a verb ending in ING when thay`re not a verb
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Perhaps you're thinking of three or four different forms of the same verb. We call it a verb when it's the main verb in a sentence or clause. otherwise we call it a verbal.
Examples of verbals are participles and infinitives. sometimes they work alone, and sometimes they serve as the head of a phrase. The infiinitive often has a "to" in front of it, but not a
Examples of verbals are participles and infinitives. sometimes they work alone, and sometimes they serve as the head of a phrase. The infiinitive often has a "to" in front of it, but not a
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