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Hans51 Posted 14 years ago
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At that point
"It is not about selling out or making money at that point" I found this sentence in an interview and I would like to know if "at that point" is proper because I think it should be "at this point", In my sense, "At that point" is related to the past, or it is okay to say it for the future like "one day"?
Thank you as usual in advance.
Thank you as usual in advance.
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Kwang Hee Han I found this sentence in an interview and I would like to know if "at that point" is proper because I think it should be "at this point", Without knowing the content of the interview, it is impossible to determine. But if the context was about a narrative going back in time, then "at that time" is fine. " Kwang Hee Han or it is okay to say it for the future like "one day"?
- Kwang Hee Han I found this sentence in an interview and I would like to know if "at that point" is proper because I think it should be "at this point", Without knowing the content of the interview, it is impossible to determine.
- But if the context was about a narrative going back in time, then "at that time" is fine.
- " Kwang Hee Han or it is okay to say it for the future like "one day"?
- Not usually.
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Kwang Hee HanI found this sentence in an interview and I would like to know if "at that point" is proper because I think it should be "at this point",Without knowing the content of the interview, it is impossible to determine. But if the context was about a narrative going back in time, then "at that time" is fine. If you are the MC for a friend's wedding, du
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Hi,
'At that point' can be used for both past and future. The tense and context normally indicates which.
'That' usually indicates the point is close in some sense, and 'that' usually indicates it is not..
'One day' can also relate to b
'At that point' can be used for both past and future. The tense and context normally indicates which.
'That' usually indicates the point is close in some sense, and 'that' usually indicates it is not..
'One day' can also relate to b
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Thank you. So...
If you do not mind, can you go and take a look at http://www.wnyc.org/npr_articles/2012/may/01/how-to-break-up-with-attitude-according-to-norah-jones
If you do not mind, can you go and take a look at http://www.wnyc.org/npr_articles/2012/may/01/how-to-break-up-with-attitude-according-to-norah-jones
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Hi,
I get 'page not found'.
I didn't say that the phrase had to relate to time.
Clive
I get 'page not found'.
I didn't say that the phrase had to relate to time.
Clive
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Sorry about misunderstanding. I meant the article, not your answer.0
Kwang Hee HanKwang Hee HanFor the forum's intended purpose, we'd rather focus on improving learners' writing and grammar skill than dealing with interpreting work by others. In general, at this point/ at that point/ at one time/ at one point and phrases of this nature all implies an undertone of time relative to the context. .
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I do not know why, but It's okay. Thank you Clive and dimsumexpress as usual.
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