Prepositions (in/on/at) Quiz

__ Friday, Father took us to see some lanterns.

• On

• In

• At

Answer explanation

We use 'on' for days and dates.

We stopped __ a lantern stall and bought two lanterns.

• on

• in

• at

Answer explanation

We use 'at' for a specific place (e.g. at a stall, at the bus stop etc.)

Sharon's birthday is __ July.

• on

• in

• at

Answer explanation

We use 'in' to indicate months, years and long periods of time.

I have my lunch __ noon.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We use 'at' for a precise time (e.g. at noon, at 7 o'clock).

A large book lay __ the chair near him.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We use 'on' for a surface (e.g. on the chair, on the table).

We searched __ the shops for Lee Ling but could not find her.

• on

• at

• in

Answer explanation

We use 'in' for enclosed spaces (e.g. in the shop, in the car etc.)

I go to school __ the morning.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We use 'in' to indicate a long period of time (e.g. in the morning, in the daytime).

My birthday is __ the 5th of July.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We use 'on' for dates (e.g. on 2 September).

You can meet me __ the entrance of the library.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We use 'at' for a specific place.

Helen was sitting __ a stool, eating an ice cream.

• on

• in

• at

Answer explanation

We use 'on' for a surface.