[Grammar] in time and on time

[Joern Matthias]

Could I say:

1) I want to be at work on time. (meaning: punctually, at the planned time, neither late nor
early)
2) I want to be at work in time. (meaning: with enough time to spare before my work starts as
planned or arranged)

3) I want to be at work in time because I intend to have a cup of coffee there before my shift
starts.

Greetings from Bavaria,

Joern

 

[5jj]

1) I want to be at work on time. (meaning: punctually, at the planned time, neither late nor early) :tick:
2) I want to be at work in time. (meaning: with enough time to spare before my work starts as planned or arranged) This does not sound natural to me.

3) I want to be at work in time because I intend to have a cup of coffee there before my shift starts.
No. We'd probably use 'early' instead of 'in time', or: "I want to be at work in time to have a cup of coffee there before my shift starts."

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[Joern Matthias]

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Thank you very much for your answer. What is the difference between "in time" and "early". In what context and sense can I use
the expression "in time"? Why can I not use "in time" in my sentence number 3 but in the one in blue you rephrased right below?

What about these sentences?

1) Because I prepared for my A-level test early/in time, I passed it.

2) As my severely injured friend arrived in hospial in time/early, he survived.


Which expression or word can I use here and why?

I am looking forward to your answer.

Greetings from Bavaria