Come on

Question 1

Come on

Answer 1

Come with me; Let’s go

I don’t believe you; I think you’re incorrect; Tell the truth

To start working (refers to machinery) - activate; turn on; switch on

Question 2

come on (present tense)

Answer 2

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

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

Question 3

Come on - I don’t believe you; I think you’re incorrect; Tell the truth

Answer 3

Antonio: So Tareq, what do you think of your new boss?
Tareq: He’s ok. Not bad.
Antonio: Come on. He shouts at you all the time. I’m glad he’s not my boss.

Question 4

Come on (present tense) - To start working (refers to machinery)

Answer 4

Ben: So tell me again what happened?
Aicha: Well, when I press the “on” button it comes on, but then after a few seconds, it switches off again.

Question 5

be coming on (present continuous)

Answer 5

Ethan: Hi there. My cable TV box isn’t working properly.
Company: Can you tell me what happens when you switch it on please, sir?
Ethan: Sure. I’m just switching it on now. Ok, it’s coming on now. The screen is saying that the TV guide is loading, but it just sits there and does nothing.

Question 6

came on (past tense)

Answer 6

Adam: Hi there. I called. When I was driving, my car’s engine warning light came on.

Question 7

will come on (future prediction)

Answer 7

Gabriel: So why should I buy your system?
Salesperson: It’s a very good system. We put multiple sensors around the outside of your house and if anyone comes within 20 feet of the house, the security lights will come on.

Question 8

have come on (present perfect)

Answer 8

Technician: Please switch off your wireless router, wait ten seconds and then switch it back on again.
Nicola: Ok…… Right, I’ve switched it back on.
Technician: Has the light labelled “internet” come on?