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Joe2012 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Regarding "in" or "on" preposition.
Sentence: "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you in/on time."
My question: What preposition would be correct to use in the sentence, in or on?
Regards and thanks.
My question: What preposition would be correct to use in the sentence, in or on?
Regards and thanks.
Top answer
" If must, "on" suits better in this sentence, idiomatically speaking. "In time" is also possible given the right contexts. That said, I would rephrase personally to: "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you sooner" .
- " If must, "on" suits better in this sentence, idiomatically speaking.
- "In time" is also possible given the right contexts.
- That said, I would rephrase personally to: "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you sooner" .
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RazerSentence: "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you on time."If must, "on" suits better in this sentence, idiomatically speaking. "In time" is also possible given the right contexts.
That said, I would rephrase personally to: "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you sooner".
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dimsumexpressThanks. Instead of "sooner" can I use "promptly",RazerSentence: "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you on time."If must, "on" suits better in this sentence, idiomatically speaking. "In time" is also possible given the right contexts.That said, I would rephrase personally to: "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you sooner".
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RazerInstead of "sooner" can I use "promptly", like this "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you promptly"?Yes, you may. But it must be noted that with different adverb, slight variation to the meaning sometimes is introduced.
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dimsumexpressThanksRazerInstead of "sooner" can I use "promptly", like this "Sorry, I couldn't reply to you promptly"?Yes, you may. But it must be noted that with different adverb, slight variation to the meaning sometimes is introduced.
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