The task involves completing sentences with the correct preposition of time:
IN,
ON, or
AT. Here's a detailed explanation and solution for each item:
Rules for Prepositions of Time:
1.
AT: Used for specific times (e.g., hours, minutes).
- Example: "at 8:00," "at noon," "at midnight."
2.
ON: Used for specific days or dates.
- Example: "on Monday," "on July 4th," "on Christmas Day."
3.
IN: Used for longer periods (e.g., months, years, seasons, morning, afternoon, evening).
- Example: "in the morning," "in 2023," "in May."
Solution:
Now, let's complete the sentences using the appropriate preposition:
---
#### 1.
______ Christmas
-
Christmas is a specific day, so we use
ON.
-
Answer:
On
#### 2.
______ noon
-
Noon is a specific time, so we use
AT.
-
Answer:
At
#### 3.
______ Monday
-
Monday is a specific day, so we use
ON.
-
Answer:
On
#### 4.
______ at 8:20
- The phrase already includes
at, which is used for specific times.
-
Answer:
At
#### 5.
______ the morning
-
Morning is a part of the day, so we use
IN.
-
Answer:
In
#### 6.
______ Halloween
-
Halloween is a specific day, so we use
ON.
-
Answer:
On
#### 7.
______ 2017
-
2017 is a year, so we use
IN.
-
Answer:
In
#### 8.
______ the weekend
-
Weekend refers to a period of time, so we use
ON.
-
Answer:
On
#### 9.
______ the evening
-
Evening is a part of the day, so we use
IN.
-
Answer:
In
#### 10.
______ May 5th
-
May 5th is a specific date, so we use
ON.
-
Answer:
On
#### 11.
______ July 28th
-
July 28th is a specific date, so we use
ON.
-
Answer:
On
#### 12.
______ 2013
-
2013 is a year, so we use
IN.
-
Answer:
In
#### 13.
______ Wednesday
-
Wednesday is a specific day, so we use
ON.
-
Answer:
On
---
Final Answers:
1.
On Christmas
2.
At noon
3.
On Monday
4.
At at 8:20
5.
In the morning
6.
On Halloween
7.
In 2017
8.
On the weekend
9.
In the evening
10.
On May 5th
11.
On July 28th
12.
In 2013
13.
On Wednesday
---
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{On} \\
2. & \text{At} \\
3. & \text{On} \\
4. & \text{At} \\
5. & \text{In} \\
6. & \text{On} \\
7. & \text{In} \\
8. & \text{On} \\
9. & \text{In} \\
10. & \text{On} \\
11. & \text{On} \\
12. & \text{In} \\
13. & \text{On} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition worksheets pdf.
