P Pierce111 Member Joined Nov 27, 2012 Member Type Other Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Jul 18, 2013 #1 In sentence "The exam will take palce faster than we were told." is "faster" (or "quicker") a proper word or should there be "sooner"?
In sentence "The exam will take palce faster than we were told." is "faster" (or "quicker") a proper word or should there be "sooner"?
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Jul 18, 2013 #2 You need 'sooner' or 'earlier'.
P Pierce111 Member Thread starter Joined Nov 27, 2012 Member Type Other Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Jul 18, 2013 #3 Thanks. One more thing about the time, is it ok. to say "The closest (nearest) exam will take place on Monday." ?
Thanks. One more thing about the time, is it ok. to say "The closest (nearest) exam will take place on Monday." ?
S SoothingDave Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 18, 2013 #4 The next exam.
P Pierce111 Member Thread starter Joined Nov 27, 2012 Member Type Other Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Jul 18, 2013 #5 Any other option?
bhaisahab VIP Member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Jul 18, 2013 #6 Pierce111 said: Any other option? Click to expand... The first, if that's the case.