Prepositions of Time 1. in 2. at 3. on

Preposition: in We use “in” for the following: 1. months 2. years 3. centuries 4. long length of periods

1. Month, year, centuries, and long periods Examples June Summer 1990s the past / future e.g. The students take their exams in June. e.g. It’s strange to feel cold in the summer e.g. Hong Kong became a SAR in 1997. e.g. Robots will help humans in the future.

Preposition: On We use “on” for the following: 1. days 2. dates

2. Days and dates Examples: e.g. We have oral practice on Tuesday. Sunday 26 March my birthday on Valentine’s Day e.g. We have oral practice on Tuesday. e.g. Most Americans watch American football on Easter Sunday.

Preposition: at Examples of an exact place: the door the corner the end of the street Address: 150, Sai Yee Street, Mong Kok… e.g. Jenny is standing at the bus stop now. e.g. There is a car at the corner.

3. Precise time Examples e.g. She eats yogurt every day at 8:00 pm. 3 o’clock dinnertime Midnight e.g. She eats yogurt every day at 8:00 pm. e.g. Do you want to meet up at lunchtime? e.g. He is not in at the moment.

Grammar Snacks: Preposition of Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nTqLRcRN1s Published on 22 October 2014

Write down other prepositions of time words that you can find in the picture of a sports ground

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