in different times-at different times | WordReference Forums
Jan 26, 2011 · There is a difference between times on the clock, e.g. 0700, 1430, 4 p.m., etc and periods of time such as "olden times," "modern times," etc. Times on the clock take "at," while periods such as "olden times," "modern times" takes "in." I take the context of your post to mean time periods, and takes "in."
Any better words for “allowed time period” and “banned time …
Mar 17, 2017 · Can I say 6:00~10:00 is an “allowed time period”? For example, during the allowed time period, you can surf the Internet. Can I say 18:00~24:00 is a “banned time period”? For example, during the banned time period, you cannot surf the Internet. Any better words for “allowed time period” and “banned time period”? Thanks.
class period - WordReference Forums
Feb 7, 2017 · Most schools (7th grade and above) have the school day divided into "periods". Each period the students go to a different classroom, to take one class (English, Math, History, etc.). Each school may choose a different length of time for its class periods, but they are rarely over an hour. Most are around 50 minutes.
I would like to confirm (with you) my availability that
Apr 18, 2016 · Hi all, Situation: A company has sent an email to me asking for my availability for a company program. 1. I would like to confirm that I am available from June to July 2016. 2. I would like to confirm my availability from June to July 2016. 2. I would like to confirm with you my...
"2-hour delay" vs "2 hours' delay" - WordReference Forums
May 12, 2015 · The use of the form "two hours' delay" is standard English, and has been so for much longer than I have been speaking and writing the language. There are previous threads on the use of the Saxon genitive when describing time periods such as "two weeks' holiday", "a fortnight's rest", "three years' hard labour" etc. Edit
Period vs lecture - WordReference Forums
Dec 7, 2019 · In AE, the "period" is the time slot. The things which happen during periods are "classes". The whole school has the same set of periods. For example in one high school "period 1" is 8:08 to 8:55, and "period 2" is 9:00 to 9:55. In my college, the school had periods. Classes were scheduled during these periods, not at random times.
there was a time when vs there were times when - WordReference …
Jul 26, 2015 · Can "there was a time when" mean the same as "there were times when"? For instance: There was a time when every family had a bicycle. There were times when every family had a bicycle. There was a time when this game was very popular among teenagers. There were times when this game was very popular among teenagers. Thanks very much.
a.m. or am - punctuating time | WordReference Forums
Jul 20, 2007 · The 14th Ed., 14.30, says the CMS preferred style is small caps with periods while British practice is lowercase with periods. However, they go on to say that small caps without periods is an acceptable alternative, and, if your system does not …
period of time <vs> periods of time | WordReference Forums
Aug 21, 2014 · Hello. Folks! Same as the thread title. Is there any difference in the meaning between following two sentences or both can be used interchangeably? 1) Never leave your laptop in a vehicle for an extended period of time 2) Never leave your laptop in a vehicle for extended periods of time. As...
During the period from / between | WordReference Forums
Jun 11, 2011 · Hi, Question: Which sentence is correct? Sentence1: During the period from Jan 2005 to Jan 2008, I was a trainee at ABC Ltd. Sentence2: During the period between Jan 2005 and Jan 2008, I was a trainee at ABC Ltd. Sentence3: From Jan …