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Which preposition is used with clock times and mealtimes?
Which preposition is used with clock times and mealtimes?
Which preposition is used with parts of the day and longer periods?
Which preposition is used with parts of the day and longer periods?
Which preposition is used with some specific phrases such as 'at the weekend' and 'at night'?
Which preposition is used with some specific phrases such as 'at the weekend' and 'at night'?
Which preposition is more common in American English when referring to weekends?
Which preposition is more common in American English when referring to weekends?
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Which preposition is used with Christmas and other holidays that last several days?
Which preposition is used with Christmas and other holidays that last several days?
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Which preposition is usually used with clock times and mealtimes?
Which preposition is usually used with clock times and mealtimes?
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When do we use 'at night'?
When do we use 'at night'?
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Which preposition is commonly used in American English with weekends?
Which preposition is commonly used in American English with weekends?
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What preposition is used with Christmas and other holidays that last several days?
What preposition is used with Christmas and other holidays that last several days?
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Which preposition is usually used with parts of the day and longer periods?
Which preposition is usually used with parts of the day and longer periods?
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Study Notes
Prepositions for Time
- At is used with clock times and mealtimes: at 7:00 am, at lunchtime.
- At is used with some specific phrases such as at the weekend and at night.
- On is used with parts of the day and longer periods: on Monday, on Tuesday morning, on the weekend, on Christmas Day.
- On is more common in American English when referring to weekends.
- Over is used with Christmas and other holidays that last several days: over Christmas, over the New Year.
- At night is typically used after sunset and before sunrise.
Prepositions in American English
- On is commonly used in American English with weekends.
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Test your knowledge of prepositions of time with this interactive quiz. Learn when to use 'at', 'in', and 'on' to talk about time. Practice with exercises and improve your grammar skills.
