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mailis
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Hi everybody, I need your help. Can you please tell me which is the correct expression: in my free time or during my free time?
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25 May 2009
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nurgul
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hi! I think � �during � � is more suitable if you want to explain something which is happening throughout a period of time. |
25 May 2009
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To be more specific :
I always play tennis with my cousin in my free time...
but �during � sounds as if it wants a past action..
I played tennis during my free time yesterday...
Just a feeling... |
25 May 2009
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miyoko71
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We usually say "in my free time".though "during" seems also correct.But I think there is a slight difference.
"in" =a certain time in my free time,eg:in my free time I play gymnasium=perhaps an hour in my free time
"during=all my free time,eg:during my free time I play gymnasium=I have an hour free, so I play gymnasium during this hour.
HOPE IT HELPS |
25 May 2009
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ballycastle1
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Usually, we say �during � when we talk about the entire period of time; we also use �during � when we �re not talking about a time but an activity e.g. During my employment at Marks and Spencer I met some very rude customers. In practice, though, both are used. |
25 May 2009
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Both are correct, in the strict grammatical sense. It �s more a practical matter: people tend to cut words short, so we tend to use in, but during is also OK.
Have a good day.
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25 May 2009
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