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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Could a native speaker tell me which words to use?

Could a native speaker tell me which words to use?

He is getting better as time goes on/passes/is passing.
The program knows what card is being used [based on /from/by] the numbers that are punched in.
I'm not going to insult him especially when/since I know he is an aggressive person.
If I am to win/going to win the title, I can't afford to lose another game.

Thank you
  

Top answer

Some things get better with time, either because situations improve or people get used to those situations. Generally, people get better with experience. If you have to choose, "as time goes on" is the best of the three.

— Deadrat

  • Some things get better with time, either because situations improve or people get used to those situations.
  • Generally, people get better with experience.
  • If you have to choose, "as time goes on" is the best of the three.
  • "Punched in" is archaic, from the days of the card punch.
  • Better: "based on the numbers entered" "When" or "since," take your choice.
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Some things get better with time, either because situations improve or people get used to those situations. Generally, people get better with experience. If you have to choose, "as time goes on" is the best of the three.

"Punched in" is archaic, from the days of the card punch. Better: "based on the numbers entered"

"When" or "since," take your choice.

"to win" or "go
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