Prepositions Of Time: In, At Or On?
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Select the correct preposition to complete the sentences.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
I was at the pool _______________ Saturday
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because when referring to a specific day of the week, we use the preposition "on." Therefore, in this sentence, "on" is the correct preposition to indicate that the person was at the pool on a specific Saturday.Rate this question:
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- 2.
They always go to Ireland _____________ January
- A.
On
- B.
At
- C.
In
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". The word "in" is used to indicate a specific month or year. In this case, it is used to show that they always go to Ireland during the month of January.Rate this question:
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- 3.
There are so many good films on TV ______________ Christmas
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
Correct Answer
C. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because when referring to a specific holiday, we use the preposition "at". In this case, we are talking about Christmas, so we say "at Christmas".Rate this question:
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- 4.
We usually meet our old friends ___________________ the summer
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because the sentence is referring to a specific time period, which is the summer. "In" is used to indicate a time within a larger time period, such as a season. Therefore, we meet our old friends during the summer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The pub was really busy _________________ the weekend
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because when referring to a specific time or point in time, we use "at." In this case, "at the weekend" implies a specific time period, indicating that the pub was busy during that particular weekend.Rate this question:
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- 6.
She was born __________________1981
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
A
Correct Answer
B. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". This is because when indicating the year of birth, we use the preposition "in" followed by the year.Rate this question:
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- 7.
We arrived at the train station ________________ 5.30
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at". "At" is used to indicate a specific time, so in this case, it means that we arrived at the train station at 5.30.Rate this question:
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- 8.
He was born __________________ the first of June, 1962.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
At
Correct Answer
B. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because when referring to a specific date, we use the preposition "on." In this case, the sentence is indicating the specific date of birth, which is the first of June, 1962. Therefore, "on" is the appropriate preposition to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 9.
We went to see the Chiefs play ____________________ Saturday!
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because when referring to a specific day, we use the preposition "on". In this case, "on Saturday" indicates that the Chiefs play happened on a particular Saturday.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I can meet you for a coffee _______________ the afternoon
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it is used to indicate a general time period, such as "in the afternoon." It is commonly used when referring to a time within a larger time frame. In this case, it suggests meeting for coffee at some point during the afternoon.Rate this question:
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