Some phrasal verbs with 'on'

Let's talk about some more phrasal verbs today.

In phrasal verbs, sometimes the preposition (or 'particle') has its own meaning. One of the meanings of 'on' is 'continuing'.

This is a very strong meaning with 'go on' and 'carry on'. These both really mean 'continue'.
 

• Go on - I want to know what happened next! (= continue - I want to know what happened next!)
• Please do carry on (= please do continue).
   

We can use a gerund after 'on' if we want to say which action continued.
 

• She went on talking.
• Please, carry on working. Don't let me interrupt you.
   

We can also use both 'keep + on + gerund' and 'keep + gerund' to mean 'continue'. There's really no difference in meaning with or without the 'on'.
 

• I called her but she kept on walking.
• I called her but she kept walking.
   

We can also use 'on = continue' with other verbs. Usually these don't include an object or a gerund.
 

• The bus drove on.
• The band played on.
• She always talks on and on.
• Would you like to stay on for a few more days?
   

Let's review!
 

Change the sentences to use the verb in brackets and 'on'.
 

1. She continued drinking her coffee. (go)

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2. The car continued driving. (drive)

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3. He will continue studying next year. (carry)

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