Prepositions

Time and Place Prepositions

in, on, at

IN

We use 'in' when we are not that specific.

Examples:

The keys are in my bag.

Holidays start in March.

I want to get married in Europe.

ON

We use 'on' when we are VERY specific.

Examples:

I will go to France on August 25th.

The match is on TV already.

The money was on the table.

AT

We use 'at' for hours and specific places.

Examples:

See you at lunch time.

The class starts at noon.

Meet me at the cinema.

Multiple Choice

I think I lost my cellphone _____ class.

• on

• at

• in

Multiple Choice

My birthday is ___ February 30th.

• on

• in

• at

Multiple Choice

I was robbed ___ the park.

• in

• at

• on

Multiple Choice

The book is ___ the desk.

• on

• in

• at

Multiple Choice

Christmas is ___ December.

• on

• at

• in