Prepositions of time

Prepositions of time: at, in, on

​Lesson presented by

Simply English​

We use 'at' for precise time

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We use 'in' for months, years, centuries and long periods

We us 'on' for days and dates​

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Complete the sentences using in, on or at​

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Multiple Choice

My parents aren't here __ the moment.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

I'm meeting my friend __ Tuesday.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Select

The train leaves __ half past seven __ the morning.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

She was born __ 1995.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

I usually phone my friends __ the weekend.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

We have a special meal __ Christmas.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

I usually brush my teeth __ the evening before I go to bed.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

her birthday is __ the fifth of June.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

My brother likes to get up __ sunrise.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Select

I started doing my homework __ eight o'clock and finished only __ midnight.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

In France it often snows __ winter.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

Kate got married __ the age of 19.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

Policeman usually work __ night

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

Our parents will be __ an hour.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

I usually have a party __ my birthday.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

See you __ dinnertime.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

Mary's birthday is __ May.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

We have lunch __ noon.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

Sara goes to the gym __ Saturdays.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

My sister was in London __ December.

• in

• on

• at

Multiple Choice

She was in London __ New Year's Eve.

• in

• on

• at