To solve the problem, we need to choose the correct preposition of time (either
in,
at, or
on) for each sentence. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. I like a lot ______ the summer.
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Preposition:
in
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Explanation: We use
in with seasons (e.g., spring, summer, autumn, winter).
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Answer:
in
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2. ______ two, I have to take my medicine.
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Preposition:
at
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Explanation: We use
at with specific times of the day (e.g., 2 o'clock, 3:30 PM).
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Answer:
at
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3. I go to church ______ Sundays.
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Preposition:
on
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Explanation: We use
on with days of the week (e.g., Sunday, Monday).
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Answer:
on
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4. ______ the eighties, the world got very materialistic.
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Preposition:
in
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Explanation: We use
in with decades (e.g., the 1980s, the 2000s).
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Answer:
in
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5. ______ April, we bought a new house.
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Preposition:
in
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Explanation: We use
in with months (e.g., January, February).
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Answer:
in
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6. I will call you ______ Saturday.
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Preposition:
on
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Explanation: We use
on with specific days (e.g., Saturday, Sunday).
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Answer:
on
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7. ______ the evenings, we usually watch television.
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Preposition:
in
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Explanation: We use
in with parts of the day (e.g., mornings, afternoons, evenings).
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Answer:
in
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8. Call me ______ Friday night.
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Preposition:
on
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Explanation: We use
on with specific times that include a day (e.g., Friday night, Saturday morning).
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Answer:
on
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9. ______ the first of the month, we will have our meeting.
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Preposition:
on
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Explanation: We use
on with specific dates (e.g., the 1st, the 15th).
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Answer:
on
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10. I am so glad to have lived ______ the 21st century.
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Preposition:
in
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Explanation: We use
in with centuries (e.g., the 20th century, the 21st century).
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Answer:
in
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11. We will talk about it ______ the 5th of June.
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Preposition:
on
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Explanation: We use
on with specific dates (e.g., the 5th of June).
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Answer:
on
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Final Answers:
1.
in
2.
at
3.
on
4.
in
5.
in
6.
on
7.
in
8.
on
9.
on
10.
in
11.
on
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{in, at, on, in, in, on, in, on, on, in, on}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition of time worksheet for grade 3.
