Prepositions of Time : In - On - At ESL Worksheet - Free Printable

Task Overview:

The worksheet focuses on the correct usage of prepositions of time: in, on, and at. The task involves two sections:
1. Section A: Circle the correct alternative (choosing between "in," "on," or "at").
2. Section B: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition of time.

Solution:

#### Section A: Circle the correct alternative
We need to choose the correct preposition for each sentence based on the rules provided at the top of the worksheet.

1. Farmers pick cherries ______ summer.
- Answer: in
- Explanation: We use "in" before seasons (e.g., summer, winter).

2. Molly's birthday is ______ Tuesday so we have only two days to prepare a surprise party.
- Answer: on
- Explanation: We use "on" before specific days of the week (e.g., Tuesday).

3. Father's Day I will give a nice present to my father.
- Answer: on
- Explanation: We use "on" before specific holidays or named days (e.g., Father's Day).

4. The football match is ______ 8 o'clock. Shall we watch it together?
- Answer: at
- Explanation: We use "at" before precise times (e.g., 8 o'clock).

5. I get up early ______ the morning and have a big breakfast.
- Answer: in
- Explanation: We use "in" before parts of the day (e.g., the morning).

6. The bell rings ______ noon and the students have their lunch.
- Answer: at
- Explanation: We use "at" before specific times of the day (e.g., noon).

7. Sarah would like to get a nice pink dress ______ her birthday.
- Answer: for
- Explanation: Although not explicitly mentioned in the rules, "for" is used here to indicate purpose (a dress for her birthday).

8. My father sometimes comes home late ______ night.
- Answer: at
- Explanation: We use "at" before specific times (e.g., late at night).

9. I will graduate from secondary school ______ 2015.
- Answer: in
- Explanation: We use "in" before years (e.g., 2015).

10. Turkish people celebrate Children's Day ______ April 23.
- Answer: on
- Explanation: We use "on" before specific dates (e.g., April 23).

#### Section B: Fill in the blanks with the prepositions of time
We need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition ("in," "on," or "at").

1. The meeting is going to start ______ ten o'clock this morning.
- Answer: at
- Explanation: We use "at" before precise times (e.g., ten o'clock).

2. World Environment Day is ______ June 5.
- Answer: on
- Explanation: We use "on" before specific dates (e.g., June 5).

3. Look! Phoebe is having toast and coffee ______ the moment.
- Answer: at
- Explanation: We use "at" before "the moment."

4. Benjamin feels very tired ______ Fridays. He has a French course after school.
- Answer: on
- Explanation: We use "on" before specific days of the week (e.g., Fridays).

5. Theo and Liam will be in Hawaii ______ July. They will spend their holiday there.
- Answer: in
- Explanation: We use "in" before months (e.g., July).

6. What does Hannah like doing ______ her free time?
- Answer: in
- Explanation: We use "in" before periods of time (e.g., her free time).

7. People play practical jokes on each other ______ April Fool's Day.
- Answer: on
- Explanation: We use "on" before specific holidays or named days (e.g., April Fool's Day).

8. It is dangerous to go out here ______ night because there are wild animals.
- Answer: at
- Explanation: We use "at" before specific times (e.g., night).

9. ______ 20 August 2009 Ellie and Finley got married.
- Answer: On
- Explanation: We use "on" before specific dates (e.g., 20 August 2009).

10. People in this village pick mushrooms ______ spring after a lot of rain.
- Answer: in
- Explanation: We use "in" before seasons (e.g., spring).

11. I will finish university and get a good job ______ 2018.
- Answer: in
- Explanation: We use "in" before years (e.g., 2018).

12. Jaden and Lexi met ______ a cold and snowy day in Paris.
- Answer: on
- Explanation: We use "on" before specific days (e.g., a cold and snowy day).

13. Some people wake up ______ sunrise and go jogging.
- Answer: at
- Explanation: We use "at" before specific times (e.g., sunrise).

14. I think people will travel by flying cars ______ the 22nd century.
- Answer: in
- Explanation: We use "in" before centuries (e.g., the 22nd century).

Final Answers:

- Section A:
1. in
2. on
3. on
4. at
5. in
6. at
7. for
8. at
9. in
10. on

- Section B:
1. at
2. on
3. at
4. on
5. in
6. in
7. on
8. at
9. On
10. in
11. in
12. on
13. at
14. in

Final Answer Boxed:
\boxed{
\text{Section A: 1. in, 2. on, 3. on, 4. at, 5. in, 6. at, 7. for, 8. at, 9. in, 10. on} \\
\text{Section B: 1. at, 2. on, 3. at, 4. on, 5. in, 6. in, 7. on, 8. at, 9. On, 10. in, 11. in, 12. on, 13. at, 14. in}
}