Common mistakes: Moment

13 آگوست 2020

:Check the correct statement(s)

.At the moment I saw him, I knew something was wrong
.The moment I saw him, I knew something was wrong

.In that moment the door opened
.At that moment the door opened

.At the moment the girl opened her eyes
.At that moment the girl opened her eyes

.BAD: In that moment the door opened
.GOOD: At that moment the door opened

:in a moment = very soon

.I’ll have to go in a moment

:at that moment = at that particular time

.Just at that moment the telephone rang

.BAD: At the moment the girl opened her eyes
.GOOD: At that moment the girl opened her eyes

:When you are telling a story or reporting what happened, use at that moment

.At that moment the car skidded on the ice and went off the road

At the moment I’m working in a restaurant.(= now, at the present time)

.BAD: At the moment I saw him, I knew something was wrong
.GOOD: The moment I saw him, I knew something was wrong

:the moment (WITHOUT at) = as soon as

.He fell in love with Samantha the moment he set eyes on her

.BAD: I’d like to see him in my office the moment he will arrive
.GOOD: I’d like to see him in my office the moment he arrives

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