Basic English 2 - Diagnostic Test

I have to meet the clients ...... lunchtime.

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This happened .......... the 80's

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We want to go for a drink after the concert _____ Friday evening

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Answer explanation

We use on for days and also for name of day + part of the day (on Friday evening)

You can plant these flowers _____ the autumn.

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Answer explanation

We use in for months and seasons. Autumn = Fall

I go to work ___ Bus

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Write the sentence in the correct order:

gas station /the/ is/ to the/ bank / next

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Write the sentence in the correct order:

The / around / University / is / corner / the

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Is your neighborhood quiet _____ night?

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Answer explanation

We use in for parts of the day: in the morning/afternoon/evening. But we say at night.

I will retire _____ 2030.

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Answer explanation

We use in with months and years.

My birthday is _____ the 10th of January.

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Answer explanation

We use on with days and dates.