On Time vs In Time worksheet

1. 1.
   The flight left , at exactly 7:40.a) in timeb) on time
2. 2.
   We got home to watch the match.a) in timeb) on time
3. 3.
   Our teacher is never late. She's always .a) on timeb) in time
4. 4.
   Will the repairs be finished for the holidays?a) on timeb) in time
5. 5.
   He jumped back just .a) on timeb) in time

1. 1.
   The train was in time.
2. 2.
   We arrived on time to see the start.
3. 3.
   Please be in time for the 9:00 meeting.

Write two sentences about your own life: one with On time and one with In time. Then explain the difference to a partner.

1. 1.b) on time At the planned time.
2. 2.a) in time Early enough to do something: in time to.
3. 3.a) on time Punctual, not late: on time.
4. 4.b) in time Early enough, before the holidays: in time for.
5. 5.b) in time Only just early enough: just in time.

1. 1.The train was on time. Punctual, at the planned time: on time.
2. 2.We arrived in time to see the start. Early enough to do something: in time to.
3. 3.Please be on time for the 9:00 meeting. At the planned time, not late: on time.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.