Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to
complete the sentences using the correct preposition of time: *in*, *on*, or *at*.
---
🔹 Rules for Prepositions of Time:
-
At – used for specific times, moments, or short periods.
- e.g., at 6:00 am, at noon, at midnight
-
On – used for days, dates, and specific parts of days.
- e.g., on Monday, on December 25th, on Sundays
-
In – used for months, years, seasons, parts of the day (general), and longer periods.
- e.g., in December, in Spring, in 2023, in the morning
---
Now let’s go through each sentence:
---
1.
The train leaves _______ 6:00 am.
→ "6:00 am" is a
specific time, so we use
at.
✔ at
2.
We celebrate Christmas _______ December.
→ "December" is a
month, so we use
in.
✔ in
3.
We do not go to school _______ Sundays.
→ "Sundays" refers to
days of the week, so we use
on.
✔ on
4.
Baseball season begins _______ Spring.
→ "Spring" is a
season, so we use
in.
✔ in
5.
Most people sleep _______ night.
→ "night" here refers to the
time of day (general), so we use
at.
✔ at
*(Note: "at night" is a fixed expression.)*
6.
They watch TV only _______ the morning.
→ "the morning" is a
part of the day, so we use
in.
✔ in
7.
I will go to court _______ November the 20th.
→ "November the 20th" is a
specific date, so we use
on.
✔ on
8.
My father always eats lunch _______ noon.
→ "noon" is a
specific time of day, so we use
at.
✔ at
9.
Peter will graduate _______ 2023.
→ "2023" is a
year, so we use
in.
✔ in
10.
Susan likes to take a nap _______ the afternoon.
→ "the afternoon" is a
part of the day, so we use
in.
✔ in
---
✔ Final Answers:
1. at
2. in
3. on
4. in
5. at
6. in
7. on
8. at
9. in
10. in
---
📝 Summary:
- Use
at for
exact times (e.g., 6:00 am, noon).
- Use
on for
days and
dates (e.g., Sunday, November 20th).
- Use
in for
months, years, seasons, and general parts of the day (e.g., in summer, in the evening).
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanations in another language!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition of time worksheet.