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 or pronoun and a specific time, indicating when something happens.

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

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At: 'The meeting is at 3 PM.'

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When do we use 'in' for time expressions?

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'In' is used for longer periods of time such as months, years, centuries, and long periods. Example: 'I was born in 2005.'

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When do we use 'on' for time expressions?

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'On' is used for specific days and dates. Example: 'My birthday is on July 5th.'

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When do we use 'at' for time expressions?

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'At' is used for precise times. Example: 'The train arrives at noon.'

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What is the correct preposition: 'I have a meeting ______ Monday.'

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On: 'I have a meeting on Monday.'

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What is the correct preposition: 'She goes to bed ______ midnight.'

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At: 'She goes to bed at midnight.'

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What is the correct preposition: 'We will travel ______ the summer.'

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In: 'We will travel in the summer.'

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What is the correct preposition: 'The concert is ______ the weekend.'

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On: 'The concert is on the weekend.'

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What is the correct preposition: 'He was born ______ the 1990s.'

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In: 'He was born in the 1990s.'

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