Prepositions of Time

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What is a preposition of time?

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A preposition of time is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and a specific time, indicating when something happens.

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When do we use 'on' for dates?

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We use 'on' for specific days and dates, such as 'on Monday', 'on my birthday', or 'on Christmas Day'.

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When do we use 'at' for specific times?

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We use 'at' for precise times, such as 'at 3 PM', 'at noon', or 'at midnight'.

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When do we use 'in' for longer periods?

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We use 'in' for longer periods of time, such as months, years, centuries, and long periods, like 'in 2023', 'in July', or 'in the 1980s'.

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What is the correct preposition: 'I have a meeting ___ 10 AM'?

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The correct preposition is 'at': 'I have a meeting at 10 AM'.

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What is the correct preposition: 'We go on vacation ___ summer'?

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The correct preposition is 'in': 'We go on vacation in summer'.

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What is the correct preposition: 'I will see you ___ the weekend'?

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The correct preposition is 'at': 'I will see you at the weekend'.

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What is the correct preposition: 'She was born ___ 2005'?

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The correct preposition is 'in': 'She was born in 2005'.

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What is the correct preposition: 'He likes to jog ___ the morning'?

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The correct preposition is 'in': 'He likes to jog in the morning'.

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What is the correct preposition: 'We celebrate New Year's Eve ___ December 31st'?

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The correct preposition is 'on': 'We celebrate New Year's Eve on December 31st'.