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Prepositions of time

Prepositions of time

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English

5th Grade - Professional Development

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a preposition of time?

Back

A preposition of time is a word that indicates a specific time or period when something happens, such as 'on', 'at', and 'in'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use 'on' as a preposition of time?

Back

We use 'on' for specific days and dates, such as 'on Monday', 'on Christmas Day', or 'on October 15th'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use 'at' as a preposition of time?

Back

We use 'at' for precise times, such as 'at 5 PM', 'at midnight', or 'at noon'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use 'in' as a preposition of time?

Back

We use 'in' for longer periods of time, such as months, years, centuries, and long periods, like 'in October', 'in 2023', or 'in the 20th century'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct preposition of time for this sentence: 'I will see you... the weekend'?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What preposition of time fits in this sentence: 'She was born... 1990'?

Back

The correct preposition is 'in': 'She was born in 1990'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do we express a specific time using a preposition?

Back

We use 'at' to express a specific time, for example, 'at 3 PM'.

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