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21 nov 2019
- Japonês
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Inglês (EUA)
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Which of the following sentences is natural?
1. I came home at 6 in the evening.
2. I came home at 6 in the afternoon.
Which of the following sentences is natural?
1. I came home at 6 in the evening.
2. I came home at 6 in the afternoon.
1. I came home at 6 in the evening.
2. I came home at 6 in the afternoon.
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21 nov 2019
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- Inglês (EUA)
Generally, 6 is evening, not afternoon. So, #1 sounds more natural.
However, a time like 5 o'clock is debatable - it could be evening or afternoon, no difference.
Similarly, a time like 3 o'clock would certainly be in the afternoon and not in the evening.
Many people will sometimes say "I came home at 3pm" or "I came home at 5pm" to avoid this issue.
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- Inglês (EUA)
Generally, 6 is evening, not afternoon. So, #1 sounds more natural.
However, a time like 5 o'clock is debatable - it could be evening or afternoon, no difference.
Similarly, a time like 3 o'clock would certainly be in the afternoon and not in the evening.
Many people will sometimes say "I came home at 3pm" or "I came home at 5pm" to avoid this issue.
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