Conjugation

Go on

continuer; durer

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only go changes; on stays the same: went on, gone on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't go on, he doesn't go on.

    1. I / you / we / they go on
    2. he / she / it goes on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am going on
    2. you / we / they are going on
    3. he / she / it is going on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't go on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they went on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to go on
    2. you / we / they are going to go on
    3. he / she / it is going to go on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't go on.

    1. (you) go on
    2. let's go on