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Hi teachers,Could you possibly help me understand the use of "by the end/beginning" and "at the end/beginning"Can I say as below?By the beginning/end  of next year, the company will organize a workshop on human resources management.At the beginning/end  of next year, the company will organize a workshop on human resources management.In the beginning/end of of next year, the company will organize a workshop on human resources management.Thank you in advance

Avangi · Accepted Answer

TuongvanBy the beginning/end of next year, the company will organize a workshop on human resources management. This is a little problematical, since "by" sort of implies completion, and the verb "to organize" doesn't imply completion. I'd suggest other verb forms. " . . . . the company will have organized . . . . "; " . . . will be organizing . . . "; " . . . will begin to organize / organizing . . . " (This very last example may be argumantative. Though it's often used, it may be incorrect. "Will have begun" may be necessary.)

At the beginning/end of next year, the company will organize a workshop on human resources management. This means that at the specified point in time (beginning or ending of the year) the process of organizing the workshop will commence.

In the beginning/end of of next year, the company will organize a workshop on human resources management. In the beginning/end would not be used in this way. It would rather be used to describe something in the past, or a prediction for the future. In the beginning it seemed quite innocent, but his intentions gradually became clear. Although it was terrifying, in the end we were glad it had happened. In the beginning, it will sound like a train approaching in the distance. In the end you'll be glad you put money aside for your vacation.

Best wishes, - A.

Edit. I'm having second thoughts about "in the beginning / end." I believe your example could be used to mean "During the early part of next year," or "During the last part of next year,".

Tuongvan · Answer

Thank you Avangi very much

By the way please help me fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:

A: When will the project be started ,Doctor?
Dr.Kim:very soon
A:Many people want to see the time machine
Dr.Kim:Yes, It will be shown to the public when it is finished.
A: -------------it --------by the end of the year,Doctor? (build)
Dr.Kim: I'm afraid not, but it------------before the Lunar New Year Festival (finish).

Thank you in advance

Avangi · Answer

I can't seem to do it by using only single words on each blank. Sorry.

Will it be built by the end of the year, Doctor?

Im afraid not, but it will be finished before the Lunar New Year Festival.

Tuongvan · Answer

Thank you very much Avangi

Best wishes

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