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--instructions--

This task doesn't have audio. Read the question below and select the correct answer.

--questions--

--text--

Which sentence uses the word around to talk about time or schedule?

--answers--

The children ran around the playground.

--feedback--

This use of around describes movement in a place, not time.


She wrapped the blanket around her shoulders.

--feedback--

Here, around shows position or direction, not anything related to time.


The meeting will start around 2 PM.


He looked around the room for his keys.

--feedback--

This shows someone searching in a space, not talking about time.

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--explanation--

Around can be used to mean approximately or near a certain time.

In the sentence The meeting will start around 2 PM, it means the meeting is expected to begin close to that time, but not exactly.