| Idx | 2777 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | until |
| Sub Entry Number | 5 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I will have finished this book until tomorrow. |
| Correct Sentence | I will have finished this book by tomorrow. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I will have finished this book [[until]] tomorrow. |
| Cloze Sentence | I will have finished this book [[by]] tomorrow. |
| 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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