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Александра Всемогущая Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

What is difference between in time/on time ?

Hello ! My English teacher said : " When we come to the place in planned time we should use the phrase "in time". When we come in advance we should say "on time"
Is it right ?
( I hope there are no mistakes in my text )
  

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When you reach a place on time, it means that you are not late. You are punctual. For example, I always reach school on time.

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  • When you reach a place on time, it means that you are not late.
  • You are punctual.
  • For example, I always reach school on time.
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  • When you reach a place in time to catch a plane, it means that you are at the place much earlier than the time you should be there..
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When you reach a place on time, it means that you are not late. You are punctual. For example, I always reach school on time. You can reach school at 6.59am when school starts at 7.00am.

When you reach a place in time to catch a plane, it means that you are at the place much earlier than the time you should be there..

For example, I reached the airport in time to
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It appears to me that you have double posted. The question has already been answered.

See What is the difference between in time / on time

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