Understanding Time Expressions in English

The video tutorial by Gill at engvid.com covers seven different time expressions: 'on time', 'in time', 'in good time', 'just in time', 'only just in time', 'in the meantime', and 'it's about time'. Each expression is explained with examples to illustrate their meanings and usage. The lesson includes a practice section where viewers can fill in the blanks in sentences using these expressions. The tutorial aims to enhance understanding of time-related phrases in English.

What does 'on time' mean in the context of a meeting?

• Arriving before the scheduled time

• Arriving exactly at the scheduled time

• Arriving after the scheduled time

• Arriving whenever convenient

If a train leaves 'on time', what does it imply?

• The train left whenever it was ready

• The train left earlier than scheduled

• The train left exactly as per the schedule

• The train left later than scheduled

What does 'in time' suggest when catching a train?

• Missing the train entirely

• Arriving after the train has left

• Arriving just as the train is leaving

• Arriving with enough time to spare before the train leaves

How does 'in time' differ from 'on time'?

• 'In time' means arriving whenever convenient

• 'In time' means arriving late

• 'In time' means arriving with some time to spare

• 'In time' means arriving exactly at the scheduled time

What does 'in good time' imply?

• Arriving late

• Arriving with plenty of time to spare

• Arriving just before the event starts

• Arriving exactly on time

If you arrive 'in good time' for a trip, what does it mean?

• You missed the trip

• You have plenty of time before the trip starts

• You have just enough time to catch the trip

• You are late for the trip

What does 'just in time' mean?

• Arriving with a minute or two to spare

• Arriving after the event has started

• Arriving exactly at the scheduled time

• Arriving well before the scheduled time

How is 'just in time' different from 'in good time'?

• 'Just in time' means arriving late

• 'Just in time' means arriving with very little time to spare

• 'Just in time' means arriving exactly on time

• 'Just in time' means arriving with plenty of time to spare

What does 'only just in time' indicate?

• Arriving with seconds to spare

• Arriving late

• Arriving exactly on time

• Arriving with plenty of time to spare

If you catch a train 'only just in time', what does it mean?

• You caught the train exactly on time

• You missed the train

• You caught the train with plenty of time to spare

• You caught the train with seconds to spare