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PostSubject: Use of the verb "to go " combined with particles   Use of the verb "to go " combined with particles EmptyWed 1 Mar - 15:23

Hi again,

This lesson is the first lesson about using the verb 'to go' combined with particles. Here are some of the most common:

1. 'to go about' means to deal with or tackle a task or job.

Do you know how to enrol on the course? I don't know how to go about it.
How can I go about getting a copy of my birth certificate?

2. 'to go after' means to try to get.

I sent in my application today. I'm going after that job.
He went after a very well paid job but didn't get it.

3. 'to go after' can also mean to follow or chase.

Michelle left suddenly then Pierre went after her.
I didn't go after her when she left. I think she needed to be on her own.

4. 'to go ahead' means to begin or proceed with something.

Even though the risks were high, we decided to go ahead with the project.
It went ahead without any problems. We're very happy.

5. 'to go along with' means to agree with a person or idea.

I said it wouldn't work. I didn't go along with it from the beginning.
In the end, he went along with Jack even though he had said he agreed with me.

6. 'to go away' means to leave a place or a person's company.

Did you stay at home or did you go away over the holidays?
Please go away. I'd like to be alone for a while.

7. 'to go back' means to return to a place.

We had a great holiday in Spain last year. We are going back this year.
I had forgotten my passport and had to go back to get it.

8. 'to go back on' means to change your position on a promise or agreement.

I said I would do it. I can't go back on it now.
He went back on his promise and didn't help me out.

9. 'to go by' for time means to pass

A couple of hours went by before he phoned me back.
Twenty years went by before I saw him again.

10. 'to go by' can also mean to go past or pass

I love sitting at a street café watching the world go by.
He didn't see me. He just went by without saying a word.

Good luck Wink
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