jueves, 27 de enero de 2011

In or on time?

We use IN TIME when we want to say that someone is not late. I mean early enough to do something.
Example.
The meeting is at 6.30 p.m. And I arrive at 6:15.
I arrive IN time to drink a cup of coffee.

We use ON TIME when we are punctual.
Exampe:
The meeting is at 6:30 and I arrive at 6:30.

lunes, 17 de enero de 2011

Every one or everyone?

Every one.- is used to refer back to a noun already mentioned.

*She started to pick up the fallen CDs, taking care of every one.

Everyone.- means "every person"

*Tell everyone your story.   (in a classroom)

jueves, 13 de enero de 2011

Difference between WHAT and WHICH

WHAT.- when specific information is requested from general possibilities.
              What do you wear?          (the possibilities are many)


WHICH.- when specific information is requested from restricted possibilities.
              Which is your coat?         ( looking at coats in your closet)

EXERCISE
COMPLETE WITH WHAT OR WHICH.
1.      __ kind of films do you like?
2.      ___ is bigger, Canada or the United States?
3.      ___ is the most important thing in your life?
4.      ___ is your car, this one or that one?
5.      ___ type of shoes do you wear most?
6.      ___ activity do you find most amusing?
7.      ___ of the following is most important to you?
8.      ___ of them is the cheapest?
9.      ___ is your best attribute?
10.  ___ time is it when you leave school?
11.   If you had a billion dollars ___ would you do all day?
12.  ___ book do you want to read?
13.  ___ is her name?
14.  ___ dress should I wear, the blue one or the black one?
15.  ___ was your favorite course in high school?