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We use:
at in on
PRECISE TIME MONTHS, YEARS, CENTURIES and LONG PERIODS DAYS and DATES
Notice the use of the preposition of time at in the following standard expressions:
Expression Example
*Note that in some varieties of English people say "on the weekend" and "on Christmas".
Notice the use of the prepositions of time in and on in these common expressions:
in on
When we say last, next, every, this we do not also use at, in, on.
Mini Quiz
Test your understanding with this quick quiz.
1. Choose the correct prepositions: "Let's meet _______ midday _______ Saturday."
2. Choose the correct prepositions: "The manager isn't here _______ present, but she'll be
back _______ half an hour."
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3. Which are correct? "You won't be working _______ Saturday nights _______ the future,
will you?"
4. Which are correct? "I'm busy _______ moment, but I'll be free ______ evening."
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