English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "On" in Example Sentences
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426609	Better to die standing than to live on your knees.	Clavain
1345766	Bob was on the point of leaving when I called him.	CK
270947	Can you give me a ride to the office on Wednesday?	CK
470513	Can you make it so she can get on that TV program?	blay_paul
40047	Could you keep an eye on my suitcase for a moment?	CK
322130	Could you share your honest opinion on this issue?	CM
563730	Did you pick up on that strange tone in his voice?	darinmex
1963602	Do you know anyone who was on that ship that sunk?	CK
276567	Everybody had looked on him as a good-for-nothing.	CM
1963046	Everyone on the ship thought it was going to sink.	CK
1390687	From now on, there is no reason to worry any more.	GeeZ
56292	From now on, you'll have to take care of yourself.	CK
52961	George is reluctant to take on that difficult job.	CM
59484	Get me all the information you can on this matter.	CM
297680	He asked me whether he should go on to university.	CK
320956	He cleansed the wound before putting on a bandage.	CK
291306	He consulted with some of the staff on the matter.	CM
301167	He deliberately kept on provoking a confrontation.	CK
301246	He depends on his parents for his university fees.	CK
293335	He drove the car, listening to music on the radio.	CM
294771	He framed the picture he had bought on the street.	CM
293902	He put emphasis on the importance of the exercise.	CM
303676	He ran into the room with his hat and overcoat on.	CK
276492	He walked on tiptoe so that nobody would hear him.	CK
292952	He went on talking as though nothing had happened.	CK
285918	His brother has nothing but computers on his mind.	CM
271868	His speech made a deep impression on the students.	CM
2959423	Hold on to the rail while going down these stairs.	sharptoothed
244432	How did Barbara do on her driver's test yesterday?	CK
259850	I am in the habit of going for a drive on Sundays.	CK
284347	I asked him to stop talking, but he still went on.	CK
3308356	I asked Tom not to post my picture on his website.	CK
318425	I couldn't attend the party on account of illness.	CK
3204931	I didn't want to tell you about this on the phone.	CK
310407	I don't like her, because she always puts on airs.	CM
323966	I don't switch on the light in my studio at night.	CM
33532	I have to keep my mind on this important question.	CM
317988	I inquired whether the plane would arrive on time.	CM
246503	I left the firm, because I wanted to be on my own.	CM
3330295	I saw Tom riding on the back of Mary's motorcycle.	CK
261781	I spend less money on clothes than my sister does.	CK
60558	I think this project is moving on the right track.	CM
1961576	I thought we were going to be on the winning side.	CK
256492	I used to drop in at the bookstore on my way home.	CK
255056	I want some beautiful flowers to put on the table.	CK
257612	I want to see baseball on television this evening.	CK
274127	I want you to stop preying on people's weaknesses.	CM
26023	I was caught in a shower on my way to the station.	CK
2640018	I was on the phone with Tom just five minutes ago.	CK
393818	I went on the trip, leaving the house in her care.	blay_paul