Temporal connector: Choose the correct phrase to introduce a future point in time. Original sentence: "By such time you finish that chapter, I will write a letter." Select the best correction for the opener.
Verbal Ability
Sentence Correction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe time when
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BBy the time
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CBy that time
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DThe time
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ENo correction required
Answer
Correct Answer: By the time
Explanation
Given data
- Meaning: when you finish, then I will write (time relationship).
Concept/ApproachThe fixed temporal connector is By the time + clause, not "By such time".
Step-by-stepReplace "By such time" → "By the time you finish that chapter, I will write a letter."
Option analysisB is correct; A/D are incomplete; C changes reference; E leaves the error.
Final AnswerBy the time