The difference between Go on and Take place
When used as verbs, go on means to continue in extent, whereas take place means to happen, to occur.
Go on is also interjection with the meaning: expresses surprise, disbelief or incredulity.
check bellow for the other definitions of Go on and Take place
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Go on as a verb:
To continue in extent.
Examples:
"The meeting seemed to go on forever."
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Go on as a verb:
To continue an action.
Examples:
"I think I've said enough now; I'm not sure I should go on."
"He went on walking even when the policeman told him to stop."
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Go on as a verb:
To proceed.
Examples:
"He went on to win a gold medal."
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Go on as a verb:
To talk about a subject frequently or at great length.
Examples:
"Will you stop going on about your stupid holiday."
"Sam goes on and on about Pokémon."
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Go on as a verb:
To use and adopt (information) in order to understand an issue, make a decision, etc.
Examples:
"We can't go on what this map says; it's twenty years out of date."
"I didn't make a decision because I didn't have anything to go on."
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Go on as a verb:
To happen .
Examples:
"What's going on?!"
"I really don't want to know what goes on between you and your boyfriend [[behind closed doors]]."
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Take place as a verb (intransitive):
To happen, to occur.
Examples:
"The planned meeting never took place."
"The wedding was to take place in the rose garden."
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Take place as a verb (obsolete):
To take precedence or priority.
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Take place as a verb (obsolete):
To take effect; to prevail.
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Take place as a verb (obsolete):
To sit in a particular location, take one's place.