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#2 (permalink) Sun Jun 11, 2006 16:58 pm Why should we not use a preposition here? |
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Hi Pavan
You can say in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening.
However, when you use the word this, then you cannot use the word in: We're going to a party this evening.
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#3 (permalink) Tue Oct 19, 2010 17:32 pm I don't know what time they'll be back this evening... |
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can we use at with home as a preposition |
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Mujahidkhan New Member
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#4 (permalink) Tue Oct 19, 2010 22:57 pm I don't know what time they'll be back this evening... |
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"At home" would be considered correct if used. When you add "at home" to the sentence in that spot, you are specifying where "back" is ("they'll be back" (where?) "at home").
Otherwise, where "back" is could be anywhere, which is why it is inappropriate for you to use the word "in". Using the word "in" means you are assuming that the sentence means "in the house, in the hotel, etc" when the person in question could be coming back to a party outdoors, a concert, etc.
Now, if this sentence was in context--as in, you are writing an essay, story, etc.--with a paragraph concerning someone not being home or whatever, it would be perfectly fine English. Rules change anyway when writing dialog within a story, essay, etc. Just understand that with a grammar or English test you cannot assume anything. |
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Kissy New Member
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#5 (permalink) Thu May 23, 2013 11:38 am if at all |
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Hello, I'd like to ask about the meaning of 'if at all' in the sentence. Does it mean 'if they actually come back'? Many thanks |
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