Usage of 'go on'

[Daemon99]

When did the alarm go on last night?

Can someone please tell me if go on can be used instead of go off here?
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[Kitosdad]

No it can't Daemon. " When ( at what time ) did the alarm come on?"( Maybe.)

You could say, " What time was the alarm put on for?" ( In reference to a clock alarm.)
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[Alan]

Hi Daemon,

You might like to look at my story showing 'go' in its many forms.

http://www.english-test.net/lessons/31/index.html

Alan
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[Daemon99]

Thanks a lot, Bill and Alan!

That sure is an interesting and useful story, Alan! Phrasal verbs are really difficult to remember. :)
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