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Hotmale Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Timetable

Hi,

I've been taught that Present Simple is used to talk about (among other things) about timetables and schedules, e.g. "The train arrives/departs at 7 o'clock".

But I'm quite certain that I've heard on TV someone say "The bus will arrive at ..."

Does it mean that that person made a mistake, both forms are correct or maybe the latter is common in everyday language?

Thank you
  

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Hotmale Does it mean that that person made a mistake? No. Hotmale (are) both forms are correct?

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  • Hotmale Does it mean that that person made a mistake?
  • No.
  • Hotmale (are) both forms are correct?
  • Yes, and they're used for different purposes.
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HotmaleDoes it mean that that person made a mistake?
No.
Hotmale(are) both forms are correct?
Yes, and they're used for different purposes.

e.g. "A" and "B" are at the bus station waiting for their friend "C" to arrive on an intercity bus.

"A": So when is "C" due to arrive?

"B": The timet
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Thank you for your explanation. I think I understand Emotion: smile Just to make sure: "The timebale says that the night bus will arrive at 9:07"
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You may well hear it, but it's more correct and natural to use the present simple for that.
You may also hear "According to the timetable, the night bus should arrive/be here at 9:07 p.m."
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HotmaleJust to make sure: "The timebale says that the night bus will arrive at 9:07" is wrong, right?
Yes. The word is 'timetable'.
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