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The picnic is in commence vs The picnic is happening

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey slightly different meanings. 'The picnic is happening' is a correct and commonly used phrase to indicate that the picnic is currently taking place. On the other hand, 'the picnic is in commence' is not a standard or commonly used phrase in English.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 948 views

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Commence' is not typically used in this context to indicate the beginning of an event like a picnic.

"The picnic is in commence "

Instead of 'the picnic is in commence,' you can say 'the picnic is starting' or 'the picnic is about to begin.'

Alternatives:

  • the picnic is starting
  • the picnic is about to begin

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the picnic is currently taking place.

"The picnic is happening"

'The picnic is happening' is a simple and clear way to convey that the picnic is in progress or occurring.
  • Sep 11, 2014 ... Rain or shine we will be sending an email out to let you all know if the picnic is happening or being pushed to the rained-out date. Rained-out ...
  • Sep 30, 2014 ... Rain or shine we will be sending an email out to let you all know if the picnic is happening or being pushed to the rained-out date. Rained-out ...
  • Sep 23, 2014 ... Amethyst, playing on that same cliff the picnic is happening on, accidentally falls down immediately after assuring Steven that she won't ...
  • THE PICNIC IS HAPPENING LIVE TOMORROW!!!!!!!! SATURDAY 22ND OF JUNE 2013, BY THE LAWN TENNIS COURT; 7AM PROMPT. Like · Comment ...

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