'On' Phrasal Verbs

We recently looked at some phrasal verbs that end with ‘off’, so now it’s time to look at some that end in ‘on’. Here are seven phrasal verbs ending in ‘on’. How many of them do you recognise? Read through the sentences below and decide which phrasal verb is needed for each sentence. Then try to make your own sentences with at least three of the phrasal verbs listed. Good luck!

Get on - to have a good relationship with someone.
Take on - to accept extra work.
Build on - to use your success to go further.
Decide on - to choose.
Hold on - to wait.
Try on - to try clothes to see if they fit.
Go on - to continue

• 1. I have ___ a lot of extra hours this week, I need the money.
  
  Built on
  Taken on
  
  
• 2. I ___ really well with the people at work, everyone is very friendly.
  
  Get on
  Decide on
  
  
• 3. Sorry about that interruption, please ___.
  
  Go on
  Try on
  
  
• 4. She has really ___ her excellent work in this department, I think she should be promoted.
  
  Held on
  Built on
  
  
• 5. Could I ___ this dress in a size ten please?
  
  Try on
  Decide on
  
  
• 6. I'm trying to ___ what type of cake I want for the wedding.
  
  Decide on
  Take on
  
  
• 7. Please ___ the manager isn’t ready to see you yet.
  
  Hold on
  Go on