| Idx | 2778 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | until |
| Sub Entry Number | 5 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Could you let us know your decision until the end of October. |
| Correct Sentence | Could you let us know your decision by the end of October. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Could you let us know your decision [[until]] the end of October. |
| Cloze Sentence | Could you let us know your decision [[by]] the end of October. |
| Cloze Answer | by |
| Choices | by | until |
| Explanation | Until is used for an action or state continuing up to a certain time: 'The shops are open until five thirty.' 'I'll wait here until you get back.' By is used for an action which happens before or no later than a certain time: 'I have to submit my dissertation by the end of next year.' |
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