What is a preposition?

A preposition is a word or a group of words used before a noun, pronoun or noun phrase to
show direction, place, time, location, spatial relationship, or to introduce an object.

PREPOSITION OF TIME: a preposition of time is a preposition that allows you to discuss an

specific time period.
More details:

In: is used for non specific times, for example years or months

In+ Parts of the day : in the morning.

In+ months: In february
In+ Seasons: in (the) spring, summer, autumn, winter
In+ Years: In 1969
In+ decades: In the 1960s
In+ centuries: In the 21st century
In + weeks: In 2 weeks
In + period of time: in the next century; in the future; in a moment

On: on is used for dates, days of the week and holiday with “day”
on+ days: on Thursday
On+ dates: On April 3rd
On+ holiday with “day”: On new year’s day; on christmas day. On halloween DAY
On+ specific day: On my birthday
On + time: On time; On summer evening
On+ day+ part day: On sunday morning

At: At is used for specific times, holiday without day.

At+ hours: at 7:00 am
At+ parts of the day: At night; at noon/ midday; at midnight
At+holiday without “day”: At christmas; at new year.
At+ time: at present; at (the) weekend; at the moment; at breakfast, at dinner, at lunch

Excercises

Put the correct preposition (in/on/at). If no preposition is needed put –.

1)Lucy is arriving __ February 13th __ 8:00 o’clock __ morning.

2) The weather is often terrible in London ___ January.
3)Is better to get a taxi if you are alone ___ night.
4)She got married ____ september.
5)They usually go to the south of France ____ summer.
6)Columbus sailed to the Americas ___ the 16th century.
7)The Beatles were popular ____ the 1960s.
8)I graduated from university ___ 2001.
9) His birthday is ___ June.
10) I usually go to my parent’s house ___ Christmas. We eat turkey together ___ Christmas
day.
11) The train leaves ____ tomorrow morning at 7:00 am.
12) I love going skiing ___ January
13) We met at the restaurant ___ 8:00 o’clock.
14) The class is at 9 am ___ Monday mornings.
15) I like to drink coffee ___ the morning and tea ___ afternoon.
16) We went out for dinner ___ last wednesday.
17) She left London ___ the 4th of April.
18) I had a party ___ my birthday.
19) Lucy went to New York ___ New Year.
20)We’re meeting at midday ____ the next Friday.

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition:

1. I wake up ___ 7: 00 am
2. I sometimes work ___ saturday.
3. I never work ____ weekend.
4. I see my family __ Christmas.
5. I go on holiday __ August.
6. I go to bed __ 11:00 pm.
7. I watch tv __ the evening
8. I do my homework __ night.
9. I read the newspaper ___ morning.
10. I have a lunch __ 1:30 pm.
11. I always go out __ Friday night.
12. I go to a restaurant __ New Year’s eve (vispera)
13. I start a new school year __ september.
14. I was born __ 1977.
15. I get up later __Sunday mornings.
16. I usually take a cup of coffee __ the afternoon.
17. My birthday is __ July.
18. The party is __ the first of October.

Complete the time expressions:

1.- __ 3rd June. 6.-___ September. 11.__ Friday morning

2.- __ the evening. 7.-__ Thursday. 12.-___ Saturday night.
3.- __ half past two. 8.-___11:45. 13.-___the end of the day
4.- ___ wednesday. 9.-___ Christmas day 14.-___ winter.
5.- ___ 1977. 10.- ___Christmas. 15.-___last saturday.