From ... to ... or Between ... and ...?
Explore time ranges in everyday schedules, from opening hours to arrival times.
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1. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
Café hours
The café is open from 9 a.m. ___ 5 p.m.
- to
- and
- between
The word before the first time is “from.”
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- to
“From ... to ...” connects the start and end of a time period.
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2. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
A delivery message
Your package will arrive between 2 p.m. ___ 4 p.m.
- to
- from
- and
Look at the word before “2 p.m.”
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- and
Use “between ... and ...” for a time range, not “between ... to ...”.
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3. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
When does the store open?
The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 6 p.m.
- 10 a.m.
- Noon
Which time follows “from”?
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- 10 a.m.
The time after “from” tells you when the opening hours begin.
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4. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
When does the yoga class end?
The yoga class runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- 6 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
Look for the end of the range.
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- 7 p.m.
“Runs from ... to ...” is a common way to give a class's start and finish times.
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5. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
Which arrival time matches the message?
I'll arrive between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
The arrival must be inside the time range.
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- 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. is half an hour after the range starts and half an hour before it ends.
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6. ملء الفراغات.
Before a swimming lesson
The lesson runs ___ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please arrive ___ 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- and
- between
- to
- from
The words after each gap help you find the matching pair.
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The lesson runs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please arrive between 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The lesson has a start and finish time. The arrival range gives students time to get ready before it starts.
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7. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
On which day is the office closed?
The office is open only from Monday to Friday.
- Wednesday
- Saturday
- Friday
The opening days form one range during the week.
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- Saturday
Time ranges can use days, not just clock times. Saturday is outside this range.
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8. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
How long is the cooking class?
The cooking class is from noon to 2 p.m.
- One hour
- Three hours
- Two hours
Noon means 12 p.m.
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- Two hours
“Noon” is another way to say 12 p.m.; “midnight” means 12 a.m.
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9. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
What does this message tell you?
The plumber will arrive between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- The plumber will arrive at exactly 1 p.m.
- The plumber will arrive at some time in that period.
- The plumber will stay for the whole two hours.
The message gives an arrival range, not an exact appointment time.
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- The plumber will arrive at some time in that period.
An arrival range tells you when to expect someone. It does not tell you how long they will stay.
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10. ملء الفراغات.
Work starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Lunch starts at noon and ends at 1 p.m.
I work from ___ to 5 p.m. My lunch break is between noon and ___.
- 1 p.m.
- 5 p.m.
- 9 a.m.
- noon
The first gap is a start time. The second is an end time.
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I work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. My lunch break is between noon and 1 p.m..
A shorter time range, such as a lunch break, can fit inside a longer workday.
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11. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
When can you collect your tickets during your free time?
You're free from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket collection is between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m.
The time must fit both ranges.
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- 2:30 p.m.
Both ranges include the period from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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12. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
When does this shift finish?
My night shift is from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- The next morning
- The same afternoon
- The next evening
The shift starts at night and continues past midnight.
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- The next morning
A time range can continue into the next day. Here, the a.m. time comes after the p.m. time.
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13. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
Are you sure the bus will arrive before your lesson starts?
Your lesson runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Your bus will arrive between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- Yes. Every possible arrival time is before 2 p.m.
- No. The bus might arrive after 2 p.m.
- No. Every possible arrival time is after 2 p.m.
The bus's arrival range includes times on both sides of 2 p.m.
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- No. The bus might arrive after 2 p.m.
An arrival range can include both early and late arrivals, so it may not promise that you will be on time.
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14. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
What is the latest time the repair can finish?
The repair takes one hour. The worker can start between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- 3 p.m.
- 4 p.m.
- 5 p.m.
Add the repair time to the latest possible start.
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- 5 p.m.
A start-time range is not a finish-time range. The work still takes one hour after it begins.
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15. ملء الفراغات.
The club opens at 6 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m. A guest will arrive after 7 p.m. but before 8 p.m.
The club is open ___. The guest will arrive ___.
- between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Match one range to the club's hours and the other to the guest's arrival.
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The club is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The guest will arrive between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m..
The club is open for three hours, but the guest's exact arrival time is not known.