Homework: on time, in time, at the end, in the end

aA. Choose the correct expression

Complete each sentence with:

on timein timeat the endin the end

1. 1.

   The online lesson began at 6:00 and Carla joined at 6:00, so she joined .

2. 2.

   I found my passport to check in for the cruise.

3. 3.

   of the novel, the children discover who sent the secret messages.

4. 4.

   We considered renting a flat near the city centre, but we chose a quieter area.

5. 5.

   The doctor’s appointment was at 11:15. Please be there .

6. 6.

   I remembered to switch off the oven before we left the house.

7. 7.

   There is a small bakery of our road.

8. 8.

   We did not agree at first, but everybody accepted the plan.

9. 9.

   The package arrived , exactly on the day the company promised.

10. 10.

    of the semester, students have a short meeting with their tutor.

11. 11.

    I ran into the shop to buy some milk before it closed.

12. 12.

    After trying several different recipes, I made a cake that everyone liked.

bB. Complete the sentences

Use the expression in brackets. Change it if necessary.

1. 1.

   The museum closes at 5:00. We arrived at 4:40, so we could see everything. (in time)

2. 2.

   The football match finishes, and the fans leave the stadium. (at the end)

3. 3.

   The taxi was booked for 8:30 and arrived exactly at 8:30. (on time)

4. 4.

   My sister wanted to study medicine, then law, then business. She finally chose law. (in the end)

5. 5.

   You need to email the form before Friday. You send it on Thursday evening. (in time)

6. 6.

   A TV programme finishes and the presenter gives the winner a prize. (at the end)

cC. Correct the mistakes

Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite it correctly.

1. 1.

   We got to the shop on time to buy a new charger before it closed.

2. 2.

   In the end of the programme, they showed photos from the competition.

3. 3.

   The ferry left in time, exactly at 7:45.

4. 4.

   At the end, we decided that a picnic was a better idea.

5. 5.

   You must return your library books in the end of the month.

6. 6.

   Luckily, I got home on time for dinner before everyone finished eating.

dD. Write your own sentences

Write one complete sentence for each expression.

1. 1.

   on time:

2. 2.

   in time for + noun:

3. 3.

   in time to + verb:

4. 4.

   at the end of + noun:

5. 5.

   in the end: