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    A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to indicate its relationship to another word in terms of time, place, direction, or spatial relationship. Common prepositions of time include "in" for non-specific times like years, months, seasons, or periods; "on" for specific days, dates, or holidays with "day"; and "at" for specific times or holidays without "day". The document provides examples of how to use prepositions of time correctly in sentences and exercises to complete with the appropriate preposition of time.

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    A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to indicate its relationship to another word in terms of time, place, direction, or spatial relationship. Common prepositions of time include "in" for non-specific times like years, months, seasons, or periods; "on" for specific days, dates, or holidays with "day"; and "at" for specific times or holidays without "day". The document provides examples of how to use prepositions of time correctly in sentences and exercises to complete with the appropriate preposition of time.

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    A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to indicate its relationship to another word in terms of time, place, direction, or spatial relationship. Common prepositions of time include "in" for non-specific times like years, months, seasons, or periods; "on" for specific days, dates, or holidays with "day"; and "at" for specific times or holidays without "day". The document provides examples of how to use prepositions of time correctly in sentences and exercises to complete with the appropriate preposition of time.

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    A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to indicate its relationship to another word in terms of time, place, direction, or spatial relationship. Common prepositions of time include "in" for non-specific times like years, months, seasons, or periods; "on" for specific days, dates, or holidays with "day"; and "at" for specific times or holidays without "day". The document provides examples of how to use prepositions of time correctly in sentences and exercises to complete with the appropriate preposition of time.

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    What is a preposition?

    A preposition is a word or a group of words used before a noun, pronoun or noun phrase to
    show direction, place, time, location, spatial relationship, or to introduce an object.

    PREPOSITION OF TIME: a preposition of time is a preposition that allows you to discuss an


    specific time period.
    More details:

    In: is used for non specific times, for example years or months

    In+ Parts of the day : in the morning.


    In+ months: In february
    In+ Seasons: in (the) spring, summer, autumn, winter
    In+ Years: In 1969
    In+ decades: In the 1960s
    In+ centuries: In the 21st century
    In + weeks: In 2 weeks
    In + period of time: in the next century; in the future; in a moment

    On: on is used for dates, days of the week and holiday with “day”
    on+ days: on Thursday
    On+ dates: On April 3rd
    On+ holiday with “day”: On new year’s day; on christmas day. On halloween DAY
    On+ specific day: On my birthday
    On + time: On time; On summer evening
    On+ day+ part day: On sunday morning

    At: At is used for specific times, holiday without day.


    At+ hours: at 7:00 am
    At+ parts of the day: At night; at noon/ midday; at midnight
    At+holiday without “day”: At christmas; at new year.
    At+ time: at present; at (the) weekend; at the moment; at breakfast, at dinner, at lunch

    Excercises

    Put the correct preposition (in/on/at). If no preposition is needed put –.

    1)Lucy is arriving __ February 13th __ 8:00 o’clock __ morning.


    2) The weather is often terrible in London ___ January.
    3)Is better to get a taxi if you are alone ___ night.
    4)She got married ____ september.
    5)They usually go to the south of France ____ summer.
    6)Columbus sailed to the Americas ___ the 16th century.
    7)The Beatles were popular ____ the 1960s.
    8)I graduated from university ___ 2001.
    9) His birthday is ___ June.
    10) I usually go to my parent’s house ___ Christmas. We eat turkey together ___ Christmas
    day.
    11) The train leaves ____ tomorrow morning at 7:00 am.
    12) I love going skiing ___ January
    13) We met at the restaurant ___ 8:00 o’clock.
    14) The class is at 9 am ___ Monday mornings.
    15) I like to drink coffee ___ the morning and tea ___ afternoon.
    16) We went out for dinner ___ last wednesday.
    17) She left London ___ the 4th of April.
    18) I had a party ___ my birthday.
    19) Lucy went to New York ___ New Year.
    20)We’re meeting at midday ____ the next Friday.

    Complete the sentences with the correct preposition:


    1. I wake up ___ 7: 00 am
    2. I sometimes work ___ saturday.
    3. I never work ____ weekend.
    4. I see my family __ Christmas.
    5. I go on holiday __ August.
    6. I go to bed __ 11:00 pm.
    7. I watch tv __ the evening
    8. I do my homework __ night.
    9. I read the newspaper ___ morning.
    10. I have a lunch __ 1:30 pm.
    11. I always go out __ Friday night.
    12. I go to a restaurant __ New Year’s eve (vispera)
    13. I start a new school year __ september.
    14. I was born __ 1977.
    15. I get up later __Sunday mornings.
    16. I usually take a cup of coffee __ the afternoon.
    17. My birthday is __ July.
    18. The party is __ the first of October.

    Complete the time expressions:

    1.- __ 3rd June. 6.-___ September. 11.__ Friday morning


    2.- __ the evening. 7.-__ Thursday. 12.-___ Saturday night.
    3.- __ half past two. 8.-___11:45. 13.-___the end of the day
    4.- ___ wednesday. 9.-___ Christmas day 14.-___ winter.
    5.- ___ 1977. 10.- ___Christmas. 15.-___last saturday.

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