Grammar fix
check on
to look at someone or something to make sure everything is all right
to see or ask if someone or something is okay, especially to make sure there are no problems.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I called my neighbor to check on her after I heard about the storm.
In my opinion, it's important to check on elderly relatives regularly to make sure they're safe and comfortable.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I'll check on to the dinner.
Say: I'll check on the dinner.
'Check on something' — no 'to'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Check on someone' is the everyday verb for making sure they're okay; 'verify that they were safe and well' is stiff.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
check on + person/thing
- the kids
- the dinner
- your mum
- things