Let’s go through each question one by one. We’re choosing the correct preposition of time:
in,
at, or
on.
Here’s a quick reminder:
- Use
in for longer periods (months, years, seasons, parts of the day like “the afternoon” — but not specific times).
- Use
on for days and dates (Monday, my birthday, Saturday, November 30th).
- Use
at for exact times (at 5 o’clock, at noon, at midnight) or special moments (“at night”, “at Christmas” — though this can vary).
Now let’s solve:
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1. We will go swimming ___ the afternoon.
→ “The afternoon” is part of the day → use
in
✔ Answer: A. in
2. ___ Monday, I start my new job.
→ Monday is a day → use
on
✔ Answer: C. on
3. I ate some cake ___ my birthday.
→ Birthday = specific day → use
on
✔ Answer: C. on
4. ___ the winter, this house is cold.
→ Winter = season → use
in
✔ Answer: A. in
5. ___ the next few weeks, I will finish this novel.
→ “Next few weeks” = period of time → use
in
✔ Answer: A. in
6. ___ the last day of November, we will say goodbye.
→ Specific date/day → use
on
✔ Answer: C. on
7. The clock chimes every day ___ twelve.
→ Twelve = exact time → use
at
✔ Answer: B. at
8. I am going shopping ___ Saturday.
→ Saturday = day → use
on
✔ Answer: C. on
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Final Answer:
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition of time worksheet for grade 3.
