Understanding 'Go On Doing' vs 'Go On To Do'

Phil explains the difference between 'go on doing' and 'go on to do'. 'Go on doing' means to continue an action, while 'go on to do' indicates progression to a new action. Examples are provided for both uses, emphasizing that 'go on doing' involves no change, whereas 'go on to do' involves a change. The video concludes with a reminder of these distinctions.

What determines the meaning of 'go on' in a sentence?

• The tense of the verb

• The subject of the sentence

• Whether it is followed by a gerund or infinitive

• The mood of the speaker

What does 'go on doing' imply?

• Changing the subject

• Stopping an activity

• Starting a new activity

• Continuing the same activity

Which of the following is an example of 'go on doing'?

• I'd like to go on to travel the world.

• You could go on to have an even better job.

• I'd like to go on living here for years.

• I'd like to go on to study more languages.

What does 'go on to do' signify?

• Continuing the same action

• Stopping an action

• Progressing to a new action

• Repeating an action

Which sentence correctly uses 'go on to do'?

• I'd like to go on eating.

• I really like this city, I'd like to go on living here.

• I'd like to go on talking now.

• I'd like to go on to study more languages.