📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn common English chunks to talk about being on time and in time.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
on time |
arriving exactly at the correct or planned time | The train always arrives on time in the morning. |
|
in time |
arriving before something starts or before it is too late | We got to the theater just in time for the show. |
|
run late |
to be delayed or not on time | Sorry, I am running late because of traffic. |
|
time management |
the skill of using your time well | Good time management helps me finish work early. |
|
beat the clock |
to finish something before the time is up | She worked fast to beat the clock and finish the test. |
|
just in time |
arriving or happening exactly before it is too late | He arrived just in time to catch his bus. |
🔍 See It in Context
Talking about being on time for a meeting
Anna and Mark planned to meet at 3 o'clock. Anna arrived on time at 3:00. Mark was running late because of the traffic. He called Anna and said, "I will be there just in time." When Mark arrived, he said, "Thank you for waiting. I wanted to beat the clock and not miss the meeting. Good time management helped me today!"
💡 Notice the Pattern
Difference between 'on time' and 'in time'
Use 'on time' when something happens at the exact planned time. Use 'in time' when you arrive before it is too late.
- The train is on time at 9:00.
- I got to the bus stop in time to catch the bus.
💬 Useful Examples
- I am always on time for work.
- Try to arrive in time for the movie.
- She is running late because of her meeting.
- We need good time management for the project.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
The class starts at 8 am. Please be _____. (in time / running late / on time)
2.
He arrived ____ to catch the last train. (just in time / run late / time management)
3.
She may ____ because her car broke down. (beat the clock / run late / on time)
4.
Good ____ helps me finish all my work today. (beat the clock / on time / time management)
5.
They want to ____ and finish before the deadline. (beat the clock / in time / run late)
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
on time
2.
in time
3.
run late
4.
time management
5.
beat the clock
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which phrase means to arrive before something starts, with enough time to spare?
2.
If you arrive exactly when you planned, you are ____.
3.
What do you call being delayed and not arriving on time?
4.
Which phrase means to use your time well?
5.
What does 'beat the clock' mean?
📝 Use It Yourself
I arrived just in time for the meeting.
Example:
I arrived just in time for the meeting.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
Please be on time for the appointment.
Say:
I am running late because of traffic.
Ask:
Are you on time for class today?
Say:
She beat the clock and finished early.
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. on time
2. just in time
3. run late
4. time management
5. beat the clock
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. c – arriving exactly at the planned time
2. d – arriving before it is too late
3. e – being delayed and not on time
4. a – using your time well
5. b – finish before time runs out
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. in time
2. on time
3. run late
4. time management
5. finish something before time ends