Preposition 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 with a specific hour.

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"I will meet you at 3 PM." Here, 'at' is the preposition of time.

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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 long periods.

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Provide an example of 'in' used for time.

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"I was born in July." Here, 'in' indicates the month.

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When do we use 'on' for time?

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We use 'on' for specific days and dates.

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Provide an example of 'on' used for time.

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"My birthday is on July 19th." Here, 'on' indicates the specific date.

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When do we use 'at' for time?

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We use 'at' for specific times of the day.

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Provide an example of 'at' used for time.

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"The train arrives at 5:30 PM." Here, 'at' indicates the specific time.

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What is the difference between 'in', 'on', and 'at'?

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'In' is for longer periods, 'on' is for specific days, and 'at' is for specific times.

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How do we use 'in' with parts of the day?

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We use 'in' with parts of the day like morning, afternoon, and evening. Example: "I study in the evening."