***NOT A TEACHER***Hi all,
Is there any mistakes in the following sentence?
"You should complete the work in on time."
Thanks
***NOT A TEACHER***hello
`in time` means you should complete the work before the adjusted time arrive.
but `on`time` means you should complete the work at that exact adjusted time
please say me if i was mistake
thank you
That's true if the context is right - like trains and buses being 'on time'.hello
`in time` means you should complete the work before the adjusted time arrive.
but `on`time` means you should complete the work at that exact adjusted time
please say me if i was mistake
thank you
R.Hi all,
Thanks for your comments.
"You should complete the work in on time"
Is the preposition required in the above sentence?
No, it's wrong. Both 'in' and 'on' are prepositions.
You can complete the work in time or complete the work on
time, but not both. (Same with 'submit').
You can hand the work in on time, (or hand in the work on time)
because "hand in" is a separable phrasal verb. 'In' belongs to "hand in", and 'on' belongs to the prepositional phrase "on time".
or
"You should complete the work on time" is OK?
Yes.
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