In vs On vs At for ESL

Front

What is the preposition used to indicate a period of time during which something happens?

Back

in

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the preposition used to indicate a specific point in time?

Back

at

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the preposition used to indicate a surface or a day?

Back

on

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: My family eats dinner _____ the evening.

Back

in

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: Yesterday we were _____ Arizona to see the Grand Canyon.

Back

in

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: I am _____ the birthday party with my friends.

Back

at

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: _____ the summer we go north.

Back

In

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: Is your quinceañera _____ January or February?

Back

in

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

When do we use 'in' for locations?

Back

We use 'in' for enclosed spaces or areas, such as countries, cities, or rooms.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

When do we use 'on' for dates?

Back

We use 'on' for specific days and dates, such as 'on Monday' or 'on July 4th.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E