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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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