Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to
choose the correct preposition of time — *in*, *at*, or *on* — to complete each sentence correctly.
Rules for Prepositions of Time:
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in → used for months, years, seasons, centuries, and parts of the day (e.g., in the morning).
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on → used for days of the week, dates, specific holidays, and parts of a day with a specific date (e.g., on Monday, on June 5th).
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at → used for specific times (e.g., at 3 p.m.), meals, and certain fixed expressions (e.g., at night).
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1.
I hike a lot ________ the summer.
→ "the summer" refers to a season.
✔ in
👉 *I hike a lot
in the summer.*
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2.
______ two, I have to take my medicine.
→ "two" is a specific time (2 o'clock).
✔ at
👉
At two, I have to take my medicine.
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3.
I go to church ________ Sundays.
→ "Sundays" refers to a day of the week (plural).
✔ on
👉 I go to church
on Sundays.
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4.
______ the eighties, the world got very materialistic.
→ "the eighties" refers to a decade (1980s).
✔ in
👉
In the eighties, the world got very materialistic.
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5.
______ April, we bought a new house.
→ "April" is a month.
✔ in
👉
In April, we bought a new house.
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6.
I will call you ________ Saturday.
→ "Saturday" is a day of the week.
✔ on
👉 I will call you
on Saturday.
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7.
______ the evenings, we usually watch television.
→ "the evenings" refers to a part of the day (general time).
✔ in
👉
In the evenings, we usually watch television.
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8.
Call me ________ Friday night.
→ "Friday night" is a specific evening.
✔ on
👉 Call me
on Friday night.
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9.
______ the first of the month, we will have our meeting.
→ "the first of the month" is a specific date.
✔ on
👉
On the first of the month, we will have our meeting.
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10.
I am so glad to have lived ________ the 21st century.
→ "the 21st century" is a long period of time (century).
✔ in
👉 I am so glad to have lived
in the 21st century.
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11.
We will talk about it ________ the 5th of June.
→ "the 5th of June" is a specific date.
✔ on
👉 We will talk about it
on the 5th of June.
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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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Summary Table:
| Sentence | Correct Preposition |
|--------|---------------------|
| 1 | in |
| 2 | at |
| 3 | on |
| 4 | in |
| 5 | in |
| 6 | on |
| 7 | in |
| 8 | on |
| 9 | on |
| 10 | in |
| 11 | on |
This exercise helps reinforce how prepositions are used with different types of time expressions. Remember:
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in = general time (months, years, seasons, centuries)
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on = specific days/dates
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at = exact times or fixed expressions like "at night"
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition worksheet 4th grade.
