"in time" OR "on time"
1 if we had a date with someone, we tried our best to arrive ...........time. (Book answer : in time)
My answer: On time
2. People rely on the postal service to deliver important letters and even valuables,.............time. (Book answer: on time).
My answer: In time
As I know "on time" we used when there is particular deadline. (Train arrive on time at 8:30 PM ) So, in 1st sentence I think there is fix time to meet someone so it should be "on time".
"In time" we use, when we arrive somewhere early before a event (no fix deadline). So in 2nd it should be "in time". But Book answer is opposite of what i think.
can you please clarify "in time" and "on time"?
Thank you
Top answer
I agree with your book. It doesn't inconvenience anyone if their date arrives a little earlier than agreed. That's why in time is used.
- I agree with your book.
- It doesn't inconvenience anyone if their date arrives a little earlier than agreed.
- That's why in time is used.
- If a postman tries to deliver a parcel 10 minutes too early, the recipient may not even be at home to receive it.
- That's why in time is not used.
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I agree with your book. It doesn't inconvenience anyone if their date arrives a little earlier than agreed. That's why in time is used.
If a postman tries to deliver a parcel 10 minutes too early, the recipient may not even be at home to receive it. That's why in time is not used.
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