What is Go ahead? The differences between Go ahead and other phrases

What is Go ahead? Undoubtedly, many of you are looking for an answer to this topic. In addition to explaining what "Go ahead" means, PREP also clarifies the differences between "Go ahead" and "Go-ahead," as well as the phrases "Go on," "Go through," "Go over," and "Go off." Read below!

I. What is Go ahead?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, Go ahead functions as a phrasal verb in English, meaning: to begin or continue to do something, give someone permission to start to do something. For example:

• The “BYN” music club received permission to go ahead with the music festival. 
• "May I go out to answer my phone?" "Sure, go ahead." 
• The project is now going ahead as planned. 

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II. Usage of the Go ahead structure

Let's learn about the common usages of Go ahead with PREP!

1. To begin or continue to do something

The Go ahead structure is used when we start or continue to do something. For example:

• The feast will go ahead as scheduled. 
• Jerry will go ahead and finish the presentation.

2. To give someone permission to start to do something

The Go ahead structure is used when we give permission for someone to do something. For example:

• “Can I borrow your book?” “Yes, go ahead”. 
• You can go ahead first, I am busy now. 

III. The differences between Go ahead and Go-ahead

At first glance, we might think that the only distinction between Go ahead and Go-ahead is the hyphen. However, this small detail is the crucial one that helps distinguish them. Let's find out more below with PREP!

IV. The differences between Go ahead, Go on, Go through, Go over and Go off

Go ahead, Go on, Go through, Go over and Go off all function as phrasal verbs. However, each phrase is used in a different situation depending on the particular context. Let's find out more below with PREP!

V. Exercises of Go ahead structure in English

Let's reinforce our knowledge of Go ahead with two exercises below with PREP!

1. Exercises

Exercise 1: Choose the suitable phrasal verb to fill in the blanks: Go ahead, Go on, Go through, Go over, Go off.

1. Please _______and start the presentation whenever you're ready.
2. Alex decided to_______with the project after the one-month delay despite  facing many challenges.
3. I _______ a tough time of coping with my mental health last week.
4. Let 's_______the main points of the plan to ensure everyone understands their roles.
5. Yesterday, the fire alarm_______, and everyone in the building had to evacuate immediately.

Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer:

1. The project received the official _______ from the board of directors.
   1. Go ahead
   2. Go-ahead
2. You can _______and start eating; I'll be there in a minute.
   1. Go ahead
   2. Go-ahead
3. I gave her my_______to use my computer while I'm away.
   1. Go ahead
   2. Go-ahead
4. The festival is now_______ as planned.
   1. Going ahead
   2. Go-ahead
5. We can't proceed with the construction until we have the necessary_______ from the local authorities.
   1. Go ahead
   2. Go-ahead

2. Answers

Exercise 1:

1. Go ahead
2. Go on
3. Went through
4. Go over
5. Went off

Exercise 2:

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B

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