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from/ to / in / on/ at

almazy

Hong Kong

 Every day the news begins  XXXXXX   the hour

 I would like to know  XXXXX is from/ to / in / on  or  at

Thanks

 

05:51 PM Oct 21 2009 |

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Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Hi! Good question. The answer is "on." The expression "on the hour" means at the start of every new hour—at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, etc.

AmyCool

06:21 PM Oct 21 2009 |

almazy

Hong Kong

thanks Kiss

10:05 AM Oct 23 2009 |

almazy

Hong Kong

thanks Kiss

10:05 AM Oct 23 2009 |

julywidiawati

Indonesia

when should I use at or in for I'm ….. my office

thanks

07:16 AM Nov 19 2009 |

Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Hi! "At" and "in" are often interchangeable when used to describe your location. But there is a subtle difference between saying "I'm at my office" and "I'm in my office."

When you say "at" my office, it suggests your workplace in general, not necessarily the specific room where you work. When you say "I'm in my office," it refers more to a specific room than to your general location (at work).

So if you're in some other part of your work building, such as the cafeteria, you might say to a co-worker, "Come see me in my office later." Speaking to your husband on the phone, you might say, "I have to stay late at the office tonight."

AmySmile

 

09:53 PM Nov 20 2009 |

julywidiawati

Indonesia

thanks<!-Session data->

10:25 PM Nov 20 2009 |