Task: Complete the sentences with the correct preposition of time (IN, ON, AT).
#### Rules for Prepositions of Time:
1.
AT is used for specific times (e.g., hours, minutes).
2.
ON is used for days and dates (e.g., Monday, May 5th).
3.
IN is used for periods of time (e.g., morning, afternoon, evening, years, months).
#### Solution:
1.
______ Christmas
- Christmas is a specific day, so we use
ON.
-
Answer: On Christmas
2.
______ noon
- Noon is a specific time, so we use
AT.
-
Answer: At noon
3.
______ Monday
- Monday is a specific day, so we use
ON.
-
Answer: On Monday
4.
______ at 8:20
- The time "8:20" is already specified with "at," so no additional preposition is needed.
-
Answer: At 8:20
5.
______ the morning
- "The morning" is a period of time, so we use
IN.
-
Answer: In the morning
6.
______ Halloween
- Halloween is a specific day, so we use
ON.
-
Answer: On Halloween
7.
______ 2017
- "2017" is a year, which is a period of time, so we use
IN.
-
Answer: In 2017
8.
______ the weekend
- "The weekend" is a period of time, so we use
IN.
-
Answer: In the weekend
9.
______ the evening
- "The evening" is a period of time, so we use
IN.
-
Answer: In the evening
10.
______ May 5th
- May 5th is a specific date, so we use
ON.
-
Answer: On May 5th
11.
______ July 28th
- July 28th is a specific date, so we use
ON.
-
Answer: On July 28th
12.
______ 2013
- "2013" is a year, which is a period of time, so we use
IN.
-
Answer: In 2013
13.
______ Wednesday
- Wednesday is a specific day, so we use
ON.
-
Answer: On Wednesday
Final Answers:
1.
On Christmas
2.
At noon
3.
On Monday
4.
At 8:20
5.
In the morning
6.
On Halloween
7.
In 2017
8.
In the weekend
9.
In the evening
10.
On May 5th
11.
On July 28th
12.
In 2013
13.
On Wednesday
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ On Christmas} \\
2. & \text{ At noon} \\
3. & \text{ On Monday} \\
4. & \text{ At 8:20} \\
5. & \text{ In the morning} \\
6. & \text{ On Halloween} \\
7. & \text{ In 2017} \\
8. & \text{ In the weekend} \\
9. & \text{ In the evening} \\
10. & \text{ On May 5th} \\
11. & \text{ On July 28th} \\
12. & \text{ In 2013} \\
13. & \text{ On Wednesday}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions of time worksheet.
