“in time” versus “on time” in this context
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 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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
2 days ago
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
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But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
2 days ago
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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 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
62.4k57223462
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 2 days ago
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
62.4k57223462
"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 2 days ago
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
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answered 2 days ago
Mari-Lou AMari-Lou A
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answered 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9782516
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
2 days ago
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
2 days ago
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
2 days ago
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 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9782516
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
2 days ago
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
2 days ago
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
2 days ago
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 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9782516
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 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9782516
edited 2 days ago
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9782516
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9782516
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
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3,9782516
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
2 days ago
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
2 days ago
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
2 days ago
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
2 days ago
Your reason (about the locked door) is quite possible.
– user307254
2 days ago
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
2 days ago
But it's not mentioned in the question.
– Mari-Lou A
2 days ago
add a comment |
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