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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.

Difficulty: Easy

The time when
By the time
By that time
The time
No correction required

Correct Answer: By the time

Explanation:

Given data

Meaning: when you finish, then I will write (time relationship).

Concept/Approach
The fixed temporal connector is By the time + clause, not "By such time".

Step-by-step
Replace "By such time" → "By the time you finish that chapter, I will write a letter."

Option analysis
B is correct; A/D are incomplete; C changes reference; E leaves the error.

Final Answer
By the time

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