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In this lesson, learn about prepositions of time like "in," "on," and "at," used to show when something happens. Simple explanations and easy examples to understand their use.
What Are Prepositions of Time?
Prepositions of time are used to talk about a specific time or time period. They show when or for how long something happens.
Common Prepositions of Time
There are three major prepositions of time in English. Look at the following list:
At
The preposition at is used to talk about specific hours, minutes, and different times of the day. For example:
at 3 o'clock
at 9:30
at noon
at night
at bedtime
I'll see you at 9:00.
I eat a cookie at midnight if I can't sleep.
On
The preposition on is used to talk about days of the week.
on Sunday
on Monday
on weekends
on weekdays
Here are some examples:
I want to meet him on Friday.
I go to the gym on Wednesdays.
In
The preposition in is used to talk about months, years, and seasons. For example:
in August
in 2020
in spring
in summer
Take a look at some example sentences:
I was born in June.
We met each other in the summer.
Quiz:
Which preposition is used to talk about specific hours or times of the day?
on
in
at
into
Which options uses a preposition of time correctly?
We always meet at Sundays.
She was born in 1995.
The train arrives in 10:45 AM.
I went on a trip on June.
Sort the words into the correct order:
Match each incomplete sentence with the correct ending.
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition to complete the story.
I went on a trip to the mountains
the summer. We started our journey
Saturday. It was a beautiful day. We arrived
9:00 and began hiking immediately. My favorite moment was sitting by the lake
noon, enjoying the view and having lunch.
night, we slept under the stars. It was nice and peaceful. We came back
Sunday.
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