Some basic grammars: between or during?
Which one is correct? (I'd like to say that I am not working in June, July and August.
I don't work between June and August in a year.
I don't work during June to August in a year.
I don't work from June to August in a year.
English is so difficult!
Top answer
None of them work as they are. The "in a year" part doesn't fit. Other than that, the best one is "I don't work from June to August".
- None of them work as they are.
- The "in a year" part doesn't fit.
- Other than that, the best one is "I don't work from June to August".
- "I don't work between June and August" is ambiguous.
- It could mean you don't work in June, July or August, or it could mean you work in June and August, but not in July.
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None of them work as they are. The "in a year" part doesn't fit.
Other than that, the best one is "I don't work from June to August".
"I don't work between June and August" is ambiguous. It could mean you don't work in June, July or August, or it could mean you work in June and August, but not in July.
"I don't work during June to August" doesn't work.
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