P5 - Grammar 9 - Preposition Of Time

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Please fill in the blank with appropriate preposition (at/on/in).


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Sam was born __________ 1973.

    Explanation
    at – 表示準確的時間或節日
    on – 表示一個特殊的時間或日期
    in – 表示某一時間或時段

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  • 2. 

    We went to the restaurant __________ the afternoon.

    Explanation
    The word "in" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a specific time period, in this case, the afternoon. It is commonly used to express when an action or event takes place. In this sentence, "in" is used to show that the action of going to the restaurant happened during the afternoon.

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  • 3. 

    Tony is playing the guitar __________ this moment

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that Tony is currently playing the guitar. The word "in" is used to specify a particular time or moment, and in this case, it shows that Tony is engaged in playing the guitar at this very moment.

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  • 4. 

    They left here __________ Saturday night.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on" because it is used to indicate the specific day or date when an action or event takes place. In this case, "on" is used to indicate that they left on a specific Saturday night.

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  • 5. 

    Ann received a doll __________ her birthday.

    Explanation
    The blank space in the sentence indicates that the doll is received in relation to Ann's birthday. The preposition "on" is used to specify a particular day or date, so in this case, it implies that Ann received the doll on her birthday.

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  • 6. 

    There will be an English lesson __________ Wednesday.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on" because it indicates the specific day when the English lesson will take place.

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  • 7. 

    He was born __________ the 1st of April.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in" because it is used to indicate a specific point in time when someone was born. In this case, it is used to specify the date "the 1st of April" when the person was born.

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  • 8. 

    The game will start __________ eight o'clock.

    Explanation
    The game will start at eight o'clock.

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  • 9. 

    What do you do __________ Sunday?

    Explanation
    The word "on" is used to indicate a specific day or date. In this case, the question is asking about what the person does on Sundays specifically. Therefore, the correct answer is "on."

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  • 10. 

    I do most of my work __________ the morning

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that the person does most of their work during the morning time.

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