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 and a time reference, indicating when something happens.

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Give an example of a preposition of time used for a month.

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in (e.g., 'I was born in July.')

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Give an example of a preposition of time used for a specific date.

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on (e.g., 'My birthday is on April 5th.')

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Give an example of a preposition of time used for a specific time of day.

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at (e.g., 'I wake up at 7 AM.')

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When do we use 'in' for time?

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We use 'in' for months, years, centuries, and long periods (e.g., 'in 1991', 'in the summer').

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When do we use 'on' for time?

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We use 'on' for specific days and dates (e.g., 'on Monday', 'on Christmas Day').

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When do we use 'at' for time?

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We use 'at' for specific times and holidays (e.g., 'at 5 PM', 'at Christmas').

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Fill in the blank: The meeting is __ 3 PM.

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at

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Fill in the blank: We go on vacation __ August.

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in

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Fill in the blank: My sister's birthday is __ March 15th.

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on