Idx | 0083 |
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Keyword | after |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | After a week we're going to Italy. |
Correct Sentence | In a week's time we're going to Italy. |
Cloze Error Sentence | [[After a week]] we're going to Italy. |
Cloze Sentence | [[In a week's time]] we're going to Italy. |
Cloze Answer | In a week's time |
Choices | In a week's time | After a week |
Explanation | When you mention a time in the future that is measured from 'now' (the moment of speaking), use in a month's time, in three weeks' time , etc (or just in a month, in three weeks ): 'She'll be back again in a couple of weeks' time.' Note the alternatives: 'A week (from) today we're going to Italy.' 'I hope that I'll still be healthy ten years from now.' |
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