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I missed my bus but stil managed to get there ___ time.

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Old 22-Apr-2009, 13:08
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( On time ) is the best and most correct answer .
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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.
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Old 08-May-2009, 08:57
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O! it isvery nice to use this one. I feel that ireached on time is the correct answer.
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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".
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Old 15-May-2009, 15:06
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Default Re: In time & On time

another comparison

I would be better in time.

I was home on time.
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Old 20-May-2009, 02:24
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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
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Old 07-Jun-2009, 11:50
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I think may be in time.I think you should give the correct answer.
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Old 14-Jun-2009, 21:51
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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.)


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Old 14-Jun-2009, 22:29
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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"?
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Old 19-Jun-2009, 21:24
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you managed to reach "on time"
it means you are punctual
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