Prepositions of Time Quiz

Introduction

• Prepositions of time, such as "in," "at," and "on," indicate when an action or event takes place.
• Their use depends on the specific time reference.

Use of "in"

• Used for longer periods of time.

• Examples:

  • in the morning
  • in the afternoon
  • in the evening
  • in the future
  • in the 1990s
  • in a few days
  • in a month
  • in ten years
  • in the summer
  • in the winter

• Used for general locations and areas of residence.

• Examples:

  • living in New York
  • working in London

• Used with holidays and seasons.

• Examples:

  • in October

• Used with years, centuries, or decades. -Examples:

  • in 2024
  • in the 21st century

• Used with general periods that are not specific to a precise date and time. -Examples:

  • in the morning
  • in the afternoon
  • in the evening

Use of "at"

• Used for specific times of the day.

• Examples:

  • at noon
  • at midnight
  • at 3 o'clock
  • at 7:30 pm

• Used to locate a specific point on a timeline.

• Examples:

  • at Thanksgiving
    • at Christmastime

• Used for precise locations, when the context refers to the location of an event (places or parts thereof).

• Examples:

  • at the store
  • at the park
  • at the airport

• Used for specific points of departure.

• Examples:

  • at the train station
  • at the post office

• Used with specific time of day and specific times.

• Examples:

  • at 8:00 am
  • at 6:00 pm

Use of "on"

• Used for specific days of the week and dates.

• Examples:

  • on Monday
  • on October 26th
  • on my birthday
  • on New Year's Eve

• Used for specific days of the week.

  • Examples:
  • on Thursday

• Used for specific dates.

• Examples:

  • on the first of January
  • on the 14th of February

• Used in more formal contexts for precise dates or dates in conjunction with other dates and times.

• Examples:

  • on the following day
  • on the day after
  • on Tuesday at 2pm

• Used with particular festivals, events, and holidays.

  • Examples:
  • on Easter Sunday
  • on Christmas morning

Summary Table (Illustrative)

Further Observations

• Context is crucial in determining the appropriate preposition.
• The use of prepositions of time helps to clarify the timing of events within a sentence.
• Practice using prepositions of time to improve accuracy.

Test your understanding of prepositions of time such as 'in' and 'at'. This quiz covers their appropriate usage in different contexts, including days, times, and seasonal references. Enhance your grammar skills while learning how to express time correctly.