Point vs. top

[mari]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #60 "Chit Chat: In the theatre", question 1

Alice: I think the play is just on the ......... of starting.

(a) tip
(b) peak
(c) top
(d) point

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #60 "Chit Chat: In the theatre", answer 1

Alice: I think the play is just on the point of starting.

Correct answer: (d) point

Your answer was: incorrect
Alice: I think the play is just on the top of starting.
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why point and not top?what is the difference ?

mari

[Alan]

Hi,

On the point of starting means just about to start/starting in a minute. On the top of means above as in There is snow on the top/on the summit of the mountain

Alan
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[Gerludovic]

Hello! I'm Ludovic Sam, from Central african republic, a french spoken country. I'm very glad to meet you on this forum. Happy also to discover the difference between point and top. See you then!