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Which preposition would you use to indicate a specific time such as 'At noon'?
Which preposition would you use to indicate a specific time such as 'At noon'?
- On
- In
- For
- At (correct)
'For' indicates a specific moment in time.
'For' indicates a specific moment in time.
False (B)
Provide an example of a common expression that uses the preposition 'participate'.
Provide an example of a common expression that uses the preposition 'participate'.
Participate in a game
He walked _____ the park to reach his house.
He walked _____ the park to reach his house.
Match the following prepositions with their correct usage:
Match the following prepositions with their correct usage:
Flashcards
In (place)
In (place)
Indicates location within a larger area, like a city or country.
On (place)
On (place)
Indicates location on a specific surface, like a street or a planet.
At (time/place)
At (time/place)
Indicates a specific point in time or a location.
From...to (place/time)
From...to (place/time)
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For (time/distance)
For (time/distance)
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Study Notes
Prepositions of Time and Place
- In: Used for years, months, seasons, specific periods of the day, cities, countries, continents
- On: Used for days of the week, specific dates, holidays, times, streets, planets, technological devices (e.g., on top)
- At: Used for specific times of the day, night, meals, buildings, addresses, specific locations/points
- From... to: Used to indicate a period of time or a journey from one place to another
- For: Used to indicate a period of time or a distance
Prepositions: In, On, and At (Specific Usage)
- In: More general; used for broader periods or locations.
- On: More specific; used for particular days, dates, or locations
- At: Most specific; used for precise points in time (e.g., at 3 o'clock), locations (addresses), or precise points
Prepositional Expressions
- Specific phrases using prepositions (e.g., afraid of, consist of, participate in, specialize in, agree with, depend on, responsible for)
Some, No, and Any
- Some: Used in affirmative sentences (e.g., Some students are here.)
- No: Used in negative sentences (e.g., No students are absent today.)
- Any: Used in sentences with negation or question formation (e.g., Is there any time left?, Are there any questions?)
- Some/Any are commonly used in questions.
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