Time Prepositional Phrases - Advanced Exercises

Advanced time prepositional phrases test small differences in meaning, not just basic time reference. The B2 focus is phrases such as in the end, for the time being, at times, in due course, at once, from time to time, at the moment, and in the long run. Many of them are near in meaning, but they point to different kinds of time: final outcomes, temporary arrangements, occasional experiences, immediate action, or future development.

Use in the end for a final result after a process: "In the end, they agreed." Use in due course for something that will happen later at the proper time, often in formal or polite messages. At times means sometimes, especially when describing difficulty, while from time to time means occasionally in a neutral way. For the time being highlights a temporary state, and in the long run looks beyond the present to later consequences. The wrong option often changes the timeline, not the grammar.