Prepositions of Time For beginners

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.

Prepositions of Time in English Grammar

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

Example

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:

Example

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:

Example

I was born in June.

We met each other in the summer.

Quiz:


1.

Which of the following sentences uses the preposition "at" correctly?

A

I will call you at tomorrow.

B

The meeting is at Monday.

C

I like to read at night.

D

She was born at 1995.

2.

Which sentence correctly uses the prepositions of time?

A

I will visit you in 8:00 PM.

B

I go to the park at summer.

C

They met on Thursday.

D

He was born on April.

3.

Sort the words in the correct order to form a sentence.

9:00
meeting
is
at
friday
on
.
the
4.

Match each incomplete sentence with the correct ending based of the prepositions.

The event is on
I love traveling in
The train leaves at
I was born in
We always go hiking on
Monday.
the summer.
2:00 PM.
2002.
Sundays.
5.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition of time.

My birthday is

July.

We will meet

noon.

He usually works

weekends.

I have an appointment

2:00 PM.

I always go to the gym

Thursdays.

in
at
on

Comments

(2)
Loading Recaptcha...
Share on :
books
Learn English VocabularyStart learning categorized English vocabulary on Langeek.
Click to start

Recommended

Prepositions

bookmark
Prepositions can refer to many things. Since there are a lot of prepositions in the English language and they are used a lot, we have to learn them completely.

Types of Prepositions

bookmark
Prepositions can indicate different relationships between the elements of the sentence. This lesson will clarify some of their most common functions.

Prepositions of Place

bookmark
Prepositions allow us to talk about the relationship between two words in a sentence. Here, we will discuss the different prepositions of place in English.

Prepositions of Direction and Movement

bookmark
As their names suggest, prepositions of direction and movement show a movement from one place to another or show a particular direction.

Prepositions of Manner

bookmark
Prepositions of manner which are also called 'Prepositions of Method' express how a certain thing happens or is done. In this part, we will discuss them.

Compound Prepositions

bookmark
Compound Prepositions or complex prepositions consist of two or more words that function as a single preposition. You'll learn about them here!
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app