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1. Strictly speaking, when referring to one or more of a definite set of values, the word 'which' should be employed. When referring to one or more of an unknown or infinate set of values, the word 'what' would be used instead. E.g.
Aug 31, 2019 at 14:27. I wouldn't use either, I'd change the expression or rephrase it: 1. In those days 2. in that era, 3. during that era/period, 4. in the past 5. many centuries ago. – Mari-Lou A. Aug 31, 2019 at 16:36. I’d go for Peking. Certainly at that time that was the English. – David. Aug 31, 2019 at 18:56.
If they had used a time when, it would mean there were other times that they could relax, but 'this' was one of them. In your third example, there was a time or there used to be a time is a turn of phrase, a way of saying that something was true at some time in the past. There was the time is used in different situations. For example, someone ...
Intuitively, "time" would mean simply what time does it start, and "timing" would suggest you want a schedule (what time does it start and end and if it's divided into sections what time do each of them start and end). But dictionary definitions don't really support this distinction. – Stuart F. May 13, 2021 at 9:22. 1.
1. It depends on the scenario. For example, if you always have class on Thursday. It would mean to have it done by class on Thursday. Whereas if you are taking an internet class that doesn't have set time frames, it would mean to have it done by 11:59PM Thursday night. – CRABOLO.
On-time performance is an important ingredient. However, if you're using the phrase on time as an adverb to describe when the verb is going to happen, the hyphen is not appropriate. For example: We will deliver your package on time. Your flight will depart on time. Finally, if you're using on time as a predicate adjective, I would not use the ...
10. Since the question 'What time did you come?' gives the answer 'I came at one o'clock', grammatically, the preposition 'at' should be in question form. Thus, 'At what time...?' is OK and from a prescriptive grammatical standpoint is correct, but most people say 'What time...?'. Full correct grammar:
At this time the button on the clock should be pressed. Here the present simple is used to express a rule (as it is used to express habits and routines) - actual time is only grammatically in present, the rule applies to future and past. If we put it into past tense. The "move" was finished when the player released the piece.
2. I'll add that "at which time" can also be used to introduce a non-restrictve relative clause: The museum will remain closed until 6:00am, at which time we will open the doors to visitors. Substituting "at what time" in place of "at which time" would not be appropriate in this sentence. Share. Improve this answer. edited Dec 31, 2013 at 18:31.
As for the time, think the same way. Refine the specificity as the sentence goes on: This Sunday at 5pm "At 5pm" describes an hour, which is more specific than a day (i.e. "this Sunday"). And when combining place and time coordinates, it's really arbitrary whether the location or time coordinate should come first.