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Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of Time
at in on
PRECISE TIME MONTHS, YEARS, CENTURIES and LONG PERIODS DAYS and DATES
Notice the use of the preposition of time at in the following standard expressions:
Expression Example
*Note that in some varieties of English people say "on the weekend" and "on Christmas".
Notice the use of the prepositions of time in and on in these common expressions:
in on
When we say last, next, every, this we do not also use at, in, on.
Mini Quiz
Test your understanding with this quick quiz.
1. Choose the correct prepositions: "Let's meet _______ midday _______ Saturday."
at, at
in, on
at, on
2. Choose the correct prepositions: "The manager isn't here _______ present, but she'll be back
_______ half an hour."
at, in
at, at
in, in
Which are correct? "You won't be working _______ Saturday nights _______ the future, will
you?"
at, in
on, in
on, at
Which are correct? "I'm busy _______ moment, but I'll be free ______ evening."
at the, in this
in the, at this
at the, this