To solve this worksheet, we need to choose the correct preposition of time:
at,
on, or
in.
Here are the simple rules we will use:
1.
At is used for specific times (like 3 o'clock) or parts of the day (like night).
2.
On is used for days and dates (like Saturday, December 18th).
3.
In is used for months, years, centuries, and seasons (like May, 19th century, winter).
Let's go through each sentence step by step:
1.
They left ___ 3 o'clock.
* "3 o'clock" is a specific time on the clock.
* Rule: Use
at for specific times.
* Answer:
at
2.
I'm going to London ___ May.
* "May" is a month.
* Rule: Use
in for months.
* Answer:
in
3.
We usually meet ___ Saturdays.
* "Saturdays" is a day of the week.
* Rule: Use
on for days.
* Answer:
on
4.
The whole family gets together ___ Christmas.
* "Christmas" here refers to the holiday period or day. When referring to holidays without the word "day" (like Christmas Day), we often use
at. (e.g., at Easter, at Christmas).
* Answer:
at
5.
It was built ___ 19th century.
* "19th century" is a long period of time (100 years).
* Rule: Use
in for centuries.
* Answer:
in
6.
It's very cold here ___ winter.
* "Winter" is a season.
* Rule: Use
in for seasons.
* Answer:
in
7.
Jessica was born ___ December 18th.
* "December 18th" is a specific date.
* Rule: Use
on for dates.
* Answer:
on
8.
The temperature drops below zero ___ night.
* "Night" is a part of the day.
* Rule: Use
at for night (we say "at night").
* Answer:
at
9.
The accident happened ___ Monday night.
* "Monday night" includes a specific day. Even though it says "night," because it is attached to a specific day (Monday), we use
on.
* Rule: Use
on for specific days or parts of specific days (like Monday morning, Friday night).
* Answer:
on
10.
I'll be back ___ an hour.
* "An hour" is a duration or a period of time.
* Rule: Use
in to say how long until something happens (meaning "within" or "after" a period of time).
* Answer:
in
Final Answer:
1. at
2. in
3. on
4. at
5. in
6. in
7. on
8. at
9. on
10. in
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions of time worksheet.
