Prepositions of Time

Peter has been sitting _____ three hours now.

• at

• for

• before

• on

Answer explanation

FOR is used when referring to a period of time -- such as when expressing how long something or someone is doing a particular thing.

Justin was born _____ March 1, 1994.

• on

• in

• at

• from

Answer explanation

ON is typically used for days and dates.

I attend classes at school _____ Monday to Friday.

• after

• every

• before

• from

Answer explanation

FROM is used to define the beginning and ending of a time period.

She goes to church ______ Sunday.

• every

• on

• in

• from

The bus will be leaving ____ few minutes.

• on

• at

• in

• before

Answer explanation

IN - generally describes an indefinite and unspecific time of months, seasons, years, centuries, etc.

Our English class always starts ____ 09:15 in the morning.

• in

• at

• on

• for

Answer explanation

AT indicates exact and specific time.

I want to go home ______ lunch.

• before

• after

• from

• on

Answer explanation

BEFORE - indicates a prior event/ period of time from a point.

AFTER - indicates a following event/period of time from a point.

___ July, the students will have their summer vacation.

• At

• On

• In

• From

Carol will visit Anna ____ Wednesday.

• on

• in

• at

• for

My brother and I go biking _____ weekend.

• on

• every

• from

• after