Good morning nairalanders, hope u are having a lovely day. This is for those who gets confused whenever they wants to use these phrases "In time and On time".
I did a little research online and found these examples so I thought I should share.


What's the difference between "in time" and "on time"?

The phrases "in time" and "on time" are very similar in meaning, but English speakers use them in slightly different situations.



On time
Doing something "on time" means meeting an appointment, or meeting a time that has been set by someone. For example:
I hardly ever get to work on time.
My flight's on time, so I'll meet you at the airport at 3:30.
If you don't turn it in on time, you'll receive a 20-point deduction.



In time
Doing something "in time" means doing it before a deadline, or doing it before it becomes unavailable:
I wanted to do some kind of study abroad program, but I didn't get my applications done in time.
Oh no; it's already 9:55. Are we going to be able to make it in time?


Let me give you more examples.

ON TIME

The flight is scheduled to leave at 10:30 AM.
If it leaves at 10:30 AM, the flight is leaving on time.
The class is supposed to start at 9:00.
If it does start at 9:00 with no delays, it is starting on time.
If you say “He’s always on time” it means he is punctual; he always arrives at the correct time, he is not late.
If you say “He’s never on time” it means he is always late.


IN TIME
In time means that something happened at the last moment before it was too late; before something bad would happen.



The accident victim was seriously injured; they got him to the hospital just in time.
(If they hadn’t arrived at the hospital, he might have died)
I missed the opportunity to go to that college because I didn’t submit my application in time.
I got stuck in traffic and arrived just in time to catch my flight.


So I tested my knowledge and got 9/10. Here's a proof below and a link to do the test. Do your own test and upload your result. No ojoro or magomago o o


http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-16425.php

Let the fun begin

OP, thank you. I have been using the two interchangeably.

nextprince:
OP, thank you. I have been using the two interchangeably.

No be only you oh...I just thought about it this morning . Do ur own test and submit

Test your knowledge, will you? cc: lalasticlala

Adeyeancah:
No be only you oh...I just thought about it this morning . Do ur own test and submit

My result
I missed one.

nextprince:


My result
I missed one.

I also got the number one incorrectly. Are u not in Nigeria? Your times says 2:45pm

Adeyeancah:
I also got the number one incorrectly. Are u not in Nigeria? Your times says 2:45pm

Ya head dey there. About 5 hrs difference.

Choi, you will be a good detective.

I just noticed how the whole of the screen appears on the screen shot.
Nawao.

nextprince:

Ya head dey there. About 5 hrs difference.
Choi, you will be a good detective.
I just noticed how the whole of the screen appears on the screen shot. Nawao.

Ah really? God bless your hustle bro

I was in a job interview today. The interviewing manager handed me his laptop and said, "I want you to try and sell this to me."

So I put the laptop under my arm, walked out of the building, and went home.

Eventually he called my mobile and said, "Bring it back here right now!"

I said, "200k and it's yours."

HOW WILL GRAMMAR END RECESSION?

Nice one

English Na English, so far the person am talking to understand me

And this reminds me of Go Down There by 2Baba.

I can't believe it's happening in my own time
Somebody should have told me in time

I checked on this thread on time, but I didn't comment in time.

on time and in time be like

Adeyeancah:
I also got the number one incorrectly. Are u not in Nigeria? Your times says 2:45pm

Oga detective!

English again causing problem since 1960. French would be beta if France colonize us

yourexcellency:
HOW WILL GRAMMAR END RECESSION?

fool!!! you lack sense

Thanks.So Educative

K

sweetkev:
English Na English, so far the person am talking to understand me

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Thanks

Me na boss

English language belike I sabi am well..
Thanks for the information..

Grammar tinz

Chimaritoponcho:
if you are a one-minute man,you are "in time" but if you fit last for 2hours,my brother you are "on time"..i dey my house come beat me

I know say na where dem dey see you be that

Thank you for this informative post!




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