| Idx | 2700 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | time |
| Sub Entry Number | 6 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | They had to rush to get to work in time. |
| Correct Sentence | They had to rush to get to work on time. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | They had to rush to get to work [[in]] time. |
| Cloze Sentence | They had to rush to get to work [[on]] time. |
| Cloze Answer | on |
| Choices | on | in |
| Explanation | in time = not late; early enough: 'Make sure you arrive in time to see the beginning of the film.' on time = (arriving) at the right time; punctual(ly): 'The train arrived at 17.28 - exactly on time.' |
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