Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Confused Adverbs


Just now and Presently
Rule: Just now refers to past or present time, not future; Presently is used to denote near and immediate future time.
Incorrect Usage: (a) The Chief Guest will arrive just now.
                                (b) He left for office presently.

Correct Usage: (a) The Chief Guest will arrive presently.
                              (b) He left for office just now.

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