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Omar Ahmed Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

A puzzling question

Tom met his friend at 10 p.m. He met him............

a) at night b) in the evening

I go for (b). I really want to know the difference between 'in the evening' and 'at night'

  

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These are not clearly defined terms. eg Tom called Mary at 7pm. I would consider 7pm to be in the evening .

  • These are not clearly defined terms.
  • eg Tom called Mary at 7pm.
  • I would consider 7pm to be in the evening .
  • But I have a friend who always goes to bed at 7pm.
  • He might have a different opinion.
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These are not clearly defined terms.

eg Tom called Mary at 7pm. I would consider 7pm to be in the evening.

But I have a friend who always goes to bed at 7pm. He might have a different opinion.

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