Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

12.1 come on (present tense)

This meaning of “come on” is an instruction and is therefore only used in

the present tense.

12.1.1 Hoda and Ian are going to a party. Hoda is ready to leave the house, but Ian is still

getting ready. Hoda is worried because they are already late.

Hoda: Come on, Ian. We’re late. Hurry up!

Ian: Ok, ok. I’m coming. Give me five minutes. I’m still shaving.

Hoda: What? Oh my God.

Ian: I’ll be there in a second.

Hoda: You better be. Or I’m leaving without you!

12.1.2 Alice and Emma are in class. Alice likes a guy in the class but has never spoken to