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Which preposition is used for talking about periods of time such as seasons and months?
Which preposition is used for talking about periods of time such as seasons and months?
If you have an appointment scheduled for 11:30 AM, which preposition should be used before the time?
If you have an appointment scheduled for 11:30 AM, which preposition should be used before the time?
Which preposition is used for days of the week like Monday and Friday?
Which preposition is used for days of the week like Monday and Friday?
For which of the following should you use the preposition 'on'?
For which of the following should you use the preposition 'on'?
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Which preposition is used for talking about parts of days like morning and afternoon?
Which preposition is used for talking about parts of days like morning and afternoon?
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I need to sleep early ___ to be be able to focus on my exam tomorrow.
I need to sleep early ___ to be be able to focus on my exam tomorrow.
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Which preposition should you use before specific locations like the bus stop and the bakery?
Which preposition should you use before specific locations like the bus stop and the bakery?
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'__ the future,' '__ the past,' and '__ the present' are examples of using which preposition?
'__ the future,' '__ the past,' and '__ the present' are examples of using which preposition?
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James bought a beautiful dress ___ his girlfriend’s birthday.
James bought a beautiful dress ___ his girlfriend’s birthday.
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'Number 10 High Street' and 'the Red House' require which preposition before them?
'Number 10 High Street' and 'the Red House' require which preposition before them?
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Study Notes
- Today's lesson is about the prepositions "in," "on," and "at" used as prepositions of time and place.
- "In" is a general preposition used for periods of time, years, seasons, months, weeks, and parts of days.
- Used for talking about periods of time, general and specific: in the future, in the past, in the present.
- Used for years, decades, and centuries: in 1991, in the 90s, born in the 19th century.
- Used for seasons: in summer, in winter, in autumn, in spring.
- Used for months and weeks: in June, in November, in five weeks, in a few weeks.
- Used for parts of days: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening.
- "On" is a more specific preposition used for dates, holidays that include the word "day," days of the week, days of the month, and on time.
- Used for dates: on the 10th of June, on his birthday.
- Used for holidays: on Christmas day, on new year's day, on a bank holiday.
- Used for days of the week: on Monday, on Friday, on Saturday morning.
- Used for time: on time.
- "At" is the most specific preposition used for specific times, holidays without the word "day," addresses, and specific locations.
- Used for specific times: at 10:00 AM, at three o'clock, at lunchtime, at sunset, at sunrise.
- Used for holidays: at Christmas, at Easter.
- Used for addresses: Number 10 High Street, the Red House, Bedford Street.
- Used for specific locations: at the bus stop, at the museum, at the coffee shop, at the bakery, at the butchers, at a party, at a concert, at a theater.
- We use "in" for enclosed spaces like taxis, cars, helicopters, in a classroom, in a house, and in books and newspapers.
- We use "on" for streets or roads or avenues, surfaces, floors of buildings, public transport, communications and media, and at home, work, and places of study.
- We use "at" for top, bottom, and start, and for group activities.
- In English, we have a quiz for understanding the usage of "in," "on," and "at" as prepositions of time and place.
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Description
Learn the differences between the prepositions 'in,' 'on,' and 'at' when used for time and place. Explore how these words are used with periods of time, specific times, dates, holidays, days of the week, months, years, seasons, addresses, locations, and enclosed spaces. Test your knowledge with a quiz on the correct usage of these prepositions in English.
