Meaning trap
keep on
continue
To continue doing something, especially in a determined or repeated way.
phrasal verbB1common
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
continue
To continue doing something, especially in a determined or repeated way.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Even though it was raining, they kept on playing football.
In my opinion, people should keep on learning new skills throughout their lives to stay competitive in the job market.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He kept on to walk.
Say: He kept on walking.
'Keep on' is followed by -ing, not 'to'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Keep on + -ing' naturally means 'continue'; the long version is redundant.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
keep on + -ing
- going
- trying
- walking
- working