To solve this problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions of time:
IN,
ON, or
AT. Here's a breakdown of how to choose the right preposition for each sentence:
Rules for Prepositions of Time:
1.
AT: Used for specific times (e.g., hours and minutes).
2.
ON: Used for days and dates (e.g., Monday, Christmas Day).
3.
IN: Used for periods of time (e.g., morning, afternoon, evening, months, years).
Solutions:
1.
Dinner is going to start _______ seven o'clock in the evening.
- Specific time:
AT
- Sentence: Dinner is going to start
at seven o'clock in the evening.
2.
I want to see the zoo animals _______ lunch time.
- Period of time:
AT
- Sentence: I want to see the zoo animals
at lunch time.
3.
I hope it is warm _______ Saturday when we go to the beach.
- Day:
ON
- Sentence: I hope it is warm
on Saturday when we go to the beach.
4.
Are you coming to the party _______ Thanksgiving Day?
- Day:
ON
- Sentence: Are you coming to the party
on Thanksgiving Day?
5.
Cherry blossoms bloom _______ spring.
- Season:
IN
- Sentence: Cherry blossoms bloom
in spring.
6.
I love watching the sun go down _______ sunset.
- Specific time:
AT
- Sentence: I love watching the sun go down
at sunset.
7.
It rained hard _______ my wedding.
- Day:
ON
- Sentence: It rained hard
on my wedding.
8.
We watch TV _______ the evenings.
- Period of time:
IN
- Sentence: We watch TV
in the evenings.
9.
The museum opens _______ 8:00 am.
- Specific time:
AT
- Sentence: The museum opens
at 8:00 am.
10.
We will visit Africa _______ April.
- Month:
IN
- Sentence: We will visit Africa
in April.
Final Answers:
1.
at
2.
at
3.
on
4.
on
5.
in
6.
at
7.
on
8.
in
9.
at
10.
in
Completed Sentences:
1. Dinner is going to start
at seven o'clock in the evening.
2. I want to see the zoo animals
at lunch time.
3. I hope it is warm
on Saturday when we go to the beach.
4. Are you coming to the party
on Thanksgiving Day?
5. Cherry blossoms bloom
in spring.
6. I love watching the sun go down
at sunset.
7. It rained hard
on my wedding.
8. We watch TV
in the evenings.
9. The museum opens
at 8:00 am.
10. We will visit Africa
in April.
Final Answer:
\boxed{at, at, on, on, in, at, on, in, at, in}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition of time worksheet for grade 3.
