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“in time” versus “on time” in this context
“In time” versus “on time”Apostrophe-“s” vs “of ”“Authoring” versus “Writing”“Timeboxing” versus “time-slicing”What is the difference between “Aha!”, “Ouch!”, “Phew!” and “Aah!”Explicit vs SpecificWhat is the “fundamental” difference between ‘search’ and ‘seek’?Have had or Have beenWhat is the difference between “at this time”, “on this time” and “at the moment”?Undergo vs Suffer an accidentWhat is the difference between “As” and “Because” in this context?
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Why does the answer key of my textbook suggest that only on can work in the following gap?
I would strongly advise you to be _____ time to the lecture.
After checking this topic, it is clear that in is the preferred preposition when it comes to events. Do you think it might be the author's mistake?
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Why does the answer key of my textbook suggest that only on can work in the following gap?
I would strongly advise you to be _____ time to the lecture.
After checking this topic, it is clear that in is the preferred preposition when it comes to events. Do you think it might be the author's mistake?
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Why does the answer key of my textbook suggest that only on can work in the following gap?
I would strongly advise you to be _____ time to the lecture.
After checking this topic, it is clear that in is the preferred preposition when it comes to events. Do you think it might be the author's mistake?
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Why does the answer key of my textbook suggest that only on can work in the following gap?
I would strongly advise you to be _____ time to the lecture.
After checking this topic, it is clear that in is the preferred preposition when it comes to events. Do you think it might be the author's mistake?
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"to be on time" means to be punctual.
The movie started on time
The movie did not start earlier or later than stated in the showtimes.
"to be in time" means to arrive at a destination with some moments (or minutes) to spare.
Dave's taxi got stuck in traffic but he was still in time for his flight.
Note the preposition "for". You can arrive in time for an event or an appointment.
Thus the textbook answer is the most appropriate
I would strongly advise you to be on time to the lecture.
answered Mar 28 at 12:01
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
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I think it's not a mistake.
'On time' means 'not later the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room exactly at the appointed time.
'In time' means 'before the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room before the appointed time.
The author of the textbook wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture, and it's quite all right to enter the lecture room at the appointed time.
answered Mar 28 at 11:24
user307254user307254
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The author ... wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture.where does it say that? If Ss arrive ten minutes before the lecture they're not going to find the doors locked.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:27
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
Mar 28 at 11:43
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:45
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"to be on time" means to be punctual.
The movie started on time
The movie did not start earlier or later than stated in the showtimes.
"to be in time" means to arrive at a destination with some moments (or minutes) to spare.
Dave's taxi got stuck in traffic but he was still in time for his flight.
Note the preposition "for". You can arrive in time for an event or an appointment.
Thus the textbook answer is the most appropriate
I would strongly advise you to be on time to the lecture.
answered Mar 28 at 12:01
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
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"to be on time" means to be punctual.
The movie started on time
The movie did not start earlier or later than stated in the showtimes.
"to be in time" means to arrive at a destination with some moments (or minutes) to spare.
Dave's taxi got stuck in traffic but he was still in time for his flight.
Note the preposition "for". You can arrive in time for an event or an appointment.
Thus the textbook answer is the most appropriate
I would strongly advise you to be on time to the lecture.
answered Mar 28 at 12:01
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
63.4k57230469
add a comment |
"to be on time" means to be punctual.
The movie started on time
The movie did not start earlier or later than stated in the showtimes.
"to be in time" means to arrive at a destination with some moments (or minutes) to spare.
Dave's taxi got stuck in traffic but he was still in time for his flight.
Note the preposition "for". You can arrive in time for an event or an appointment.
Thus the textbook answer is the most appropriate
I would strongly advise you to be on time to the lecture.
answered Mar 28 at 12:01
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
63.4k57230469
"to be on time" means to be punctual.
The movie started on time
The movie did not start earlier or later than stated in the showtimes.
"to be in time" means to arrive at a destination with some moments (or minutes) to spare.
Dave's taxi got stuck in traffic but he was still in time for his flight.
Note the preposition "for". You can arrive in time for an event or an appointment.
Thus the textbook answer is the most appropriate
I would strongly advise you to be on time to the lecture.
answered Mar 28 at 12:01
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
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answered Mar 28 at 12:01
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
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Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
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I think it's not a mistake.
'On time' means 'not later the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room exactly at the appointed time.
'In time' means 'before the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room before the appointed time.
The author of the textbook wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture, and it's quite all right to enter the lecture room at the appointed time.
answered Mar 28 at 11:24
user307254user307254
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The author ... wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture.where does it say that? If Ss arrive ten minutes before the lecture they're not going to find the doors locked.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:27
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
Mar 28 at 11:43
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:45
add a comment |
I think it's not a mistake.
'On time' means 'not later the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room exactly at the appointed time.
'In time' means 'before the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room before the appointed time.
The author of the textbook wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture, and it's quite all right to enter the lecture room at the appointed time.
answered Mar 28 at 11:24
user307254user307254
1
The author ... wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture.where does it say that? If Ss arrive ten minutes before the lecture they're not going to find the doors locked.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:27
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
Mar 28 at 11:43
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:45
add a comment |
I think it's not a mistake.
'On time' means 'not later the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room exactly at the appointed time.
'In time' means 'before the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room before the appointed time.
The author of the textbook wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture, and it's quite all right to enter the lecture room at the appointed time.
answered Mar 28 at 11:24
user307254user307254
1
I think it's not a mistake.
'On time' means 'not later the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room exactly at the appointed time.
'In time' means 'before the exact time'.
For example, students should be in the lecture room before the appointed time.
The author of the textbook wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture, and it's quite all right to enter the lecture room at the appointed time.
answered Mar 28 at 11:24
user307254user307254
1
edited Mar 28 at 11:46
answered Mar 28 at 11:24
user307254user307254
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answered Mar 28 at 11:24
user307254user307254
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answered Mar 28 at 11:24
user307254user307254
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1
The author ... wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture.where does it say that? If Ss arrive ten minutes before the lecture they're not going to find the doors locked.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:27
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
Mar 28 at 11:43
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:45
add a comment |
The author ... wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture.where does it say that? If Ss arrive ten minutes before the lecture they're not going to find the doors locked.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:27
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
Mar 28 at 11:43
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:45
The author ... wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture. where does it say that? If Ss arrive ten minutes before the lecture they're not going to find the doors locked.– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:27
The author ... wants to underline the fact that it's not necessary to come before the lecture. where does it say that? If Ss arrive ten minutes before the lecture they're not going to find the doors locked.– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:27
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
Mar 28 at 11:43
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
Mar 28 at 11:43
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:45
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
Mar 28 at 11:45
add a comment |
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