Groovy prepositions Flashcards
1
Q
In the end
vs
At the end
A
In the end: Used to signify in conclusion or in summary
At the end: Used to signify a time period.
At the end of the game, our team won. In the end, our team won.
2
Q
On-time
vs
In time
A
On-time: Used to signify punctuality.
In time: means that something happened before it was too late
Luckily, the document arrived in time for the wedding.
I am always on time for class.
3
Q
It took two months to recover from the injury.
A
When you recover from an illness or an injury, you become well again.
4
Q
Every day, people are becoming more preoccupied with health.
A
preoccupied with/about - a little formal
worried about - more informal
5
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