Prepositions of Time 2

More Prepositions of Time:

• Before and After: These tell us about things happening relative to a specific time.
  • Before: Use it when something happens earlier than a certain time. E.g., before noon.
  • After: This one's for when stuff happens later than a certain time. E.g., after the movie.
• During: Great for when you want to talk about something happening throughout a certain period.
  • Example: during the summer.
• By: This is a handy one when you're talking about doing something no later than a specific time.
  • Example: Finish your homework by 8 PM.
• Until and Till: Use these when something continues up to a certain point in time.
  • Example: I'll be at work until 6 PM.

Expanding Your Use in Conversation and Writing:

• Making Plans: Let's meet after the movie.
• Describing Events: It rained during the entire concert.
• Setting Deadlines: I need this report by Friday.
• Talking About Duration: I'll be on vacation until the end of August.

Common Mistakes in Advanced Usage

• Mixing Up 'During' and 'While':
  • 🚫 Wrong: I fell asleep during watching the movie.
  • ✅ Right: I fell asleep while watching the movie.
• Incorrect Use of 'By' and 'Until':
  • 🚫 Wrong: I need it done until tomorrow.
  • ✅ Right: I need it done by tomorrow.
• Confusing 'Before' and 'After' with Specific Times:
  • 🚫 Wrong: Meet me after 3 hours.
  • ✅ Right: Meet me in 3 hours.
• Overusing 'Until' Where 'By' is Needed:
  • 🚫 Wrong: He promised to pay me until Friday.
  • ✅ Right: He promised to pay me by Friday.