English Language Discussion Forums


Go Back   UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum > English ESL Questions > Intermediate

Quick Links
Sites for Teachers



Poll: I missed my bus but stil managed to get there ___ time.
Be advised that this is a public poll: other users can see the choice(s) you selected.
Poll Options
I missed my bus but stil managed to get there ___ time.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 22-Apr-2009, 12:08
Newbie
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Country: Sudan
Posts: 4
Current Location: Malaysia
First Language: Arabic
Member Type: Student or Learner
binmosa is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: In time & On time

( On time ) is the best and most correct answer .
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to binmosa For This Useful Post:
Sponsored Links
  #32  
Old 08-May-2009, 07:20
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Country: India
Posts: 64
Current Location: Pollachi
First Language: Tamil
Member Type: Student or Learner
chellamuthu is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: In time & On time

Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeNewYork View Post
Even with a "missed bus", it is correct to say "on time". :wink:
I think it is coorect to say that i have reached on time.
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 08-May-2009, 07:57
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Country: India
Posts: 64
Current Location: Pollachi
First Language: Tamil
Member Type: Student or Learner
chellamuthu is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: In time & On time

O! it isvery nice to use this one. I feel that ireached on time is the correct answer.
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 15-May-2009, 03:52
Newbie
 
Join Date: May 2009
Country: Cuba
Posts: 3
Current Location: Florida
First Language: Spanish
Member Type: Student or Learner
antoniotravieso is an unknown quantity at this point
Smile Re: In time & On time

Hi!
I guess it sound better using the expression " on time" due this one means " During the time of....." and " in " means about something located inside. Then if I use the expression "in time", I guess I refer " into the time".
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 15-May-2009, 14:06
acecrystal's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Country: Philippines
Posts: 94
Current Location: Philippines
First Language: Filipino
Member Type: English Teacher
acecrystal is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: In time & On time

another comparison

I would be better in time.

I was home on time.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to acecrystal For This Useful Post:
  #36  
Old 20-May-2009, 01:24
Just Joined
 
Join Date: May 2009
Country: Syria
Posts: 1
Current Location: Syria
First Language: Arabic
Member Type: Student or Learner
Twilight is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: In time & On time

well ..I'm a new member and this is the first topic I've read ( Is the tense in this sentence correct? )

I just want to thank you all because of the good information and the explanation..

P . S . I chose ON time ( It made sense to me )
Thanks one more time
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 07-Jun-2009, 10:50
Newbie
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Country: Myanmar
Posts: 2
Current Location: Yangon
First Language: Myanmar
Member Type: Student or Learner
suisui is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: In time & On time

I think may be in time.I think you should give the correct answer.
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 14-Jun-2009, 20:51
RonBee's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Country: USA
Posts: 15,527
Current Location: North Carolina
First Language: English
Member Type: Other
RonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant futureRonBee has a brilliant future
Default Re: In time & On time

Quote:
Originally Posted by suisui View Post
I think may be in time.I think you should give the correct answer.
Well, 70% (so far) have said on time, andI agree with them. You may call that the correct answer if you wish. (You certainly can't go wrong with that one.)


Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 14-Jun-2009, 21:29
Mehrgan's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Country: Iran
Posts: 181
Current Location: Iran
First Language: Persian
Member Type: Other
Mehrgan is on a distinguished road
Default Re: In time & On time

Quote:
Originally Posted by colloquium View Post
Yes, I agree.

"I had a meeting at 3:00 and I managed to get there on time".

"The rain gradually got worst, I feared I would get soaked, but I made it to my car just in time".



Hi,
I just happened to read this and wanted to get sure if this usage is acceptable: ...gradually got "worst" or "worse"?
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 19-Jun-2009, 20:24
talkingbees-'s Avatar
Newbie
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Country: India
Posts: 3
Current Location: India
First Language: english
Member Type: English Teacher
talkingbees- is an unknown quantity at this point
Smile Re: In time & On time

you managed to reach "on time"
it means you are punctual
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
time

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
in a long time/ for a long time Anonymous Ask a Teacher 6 31-May-2009 14:13
Revisiting Present Perfect jwschang Teaching English 39 07-Feb-2006 12:50
There is never been a better time... Wai_Wai Ask a Teacher 10 27-Sep-2004 10:29
first time navi tasan Ask a Teacher 8 30-Jul-2004 01:10
The Hidden Evidence: The Past Family shun Teaching English 143 09-Nov-2003 00:56


All times are GMT. The time now is 01:55.


vBulletin, Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.3.0
Copyright © 2002 - 2009 UsingEnglish.com