Mastering Prepositions of Time

The video tutorial explores the concept of mastering time through the use of prepositions. It begins with an introduction to the idea of becoming a 'time wizard' by understanding English tenses and prepositions. The historical context of prepositions is discussed, highlighting their evolution from physical to temporal meanings. The tutorial then delves into specific prepositions of time, such as 'after', 'before', 'at', 'by', 'for', 'in', 'on', 'since', and 'until', explaining their usage and connotations in expressing time relationships, precision, duration, and specific days.

What do you become by mastering all tenses of English?

• A Grammar Wizard

• A Vocabulary Expert

• A Time Wizard

• A Language Master

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What metaphor is used to describe the use of space to represent time?

• Time as a boundless entity

• Space as a metaphor for time

• Time as a river

• Space as a container

What was the original meaning of 'Before' and 'After'?

• Physical positions

• Directional cues

• Time indicators

• Emotional states

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

What does 'At' signify in terms of time?

• A duration

• A specific moment

• An indefinite time

• A general period

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the primary focus of 'By' in time-related contexts?

• Start time precision

• End time precision

• Duration

• Frequency

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

How long has the speaker been a chef?

• 50 years

• 40 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

What does 'In' denote when referring to time?

• A bounded duration

• An indefinite period

• A precise moment

• A specific event

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is celebrated 'On the 4th of July' in the United States?

• New Year's Day

• Independence Day

• Christmas

• Thanksgiving

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Since when has the company been making toasters?

• Since 1994

• Since 1984

• Since 1974

• Since 1964

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the deadline to rescue the Ambassador according to the narrative?

• Until noon

• Until dawn

• Until sunset

• Until midnight

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CCSS.L.3.1A