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 indicates the relationship of time between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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List three common prepositions of time.

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at, in, on

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

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When do we use 'at' for time?

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We use 'at' for specific times, such as 'at 8:30', 'at noon', or 'at midnight'.

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When do we use 'in' for time?

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We use 'in' for longer periods of time, such as months, years, centuries, and seasons, e.g., 'in 2002', 'in the summer'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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When do we use 'on' for time?

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

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is the correct preposition: 'They start work ... 8.30 .... the morning'?

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at, in

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is the correct preposition: 'She was born ..... 2002'?

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in

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is the correct preposition: 'We usually get a lot of presents .... Easter'?

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at

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is the correct preposition: 'They always eat lunch ... noon'?

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at

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is the correct preposition: 'It's hot .... the summer'?

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in

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E