Grammar Crossword Puzzle: Time with AT, IN, ON
The task is to solve the crossword puzzle by filling in the missing words using the prepositions
AT,
IN, or
ON based on the clues provided. Let's solve it step by step.
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ACROSS Clues
1.
He will call me ______ Monday.
- Preposition:
ON
- Explanation: We use "ON" with specific days of the week.
- Answer:
ON
2.
I go camping ______ the summer.
- Preposition:
IN
- Explanation: We use "IN" with seasons.
- Answer:
IN
3.
It gets dark ______ sunset.
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times of the day.
- Answer:
AT
4.
Where is the sun ______ night?
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times of the day.
- Answer:
AT
5.
The movie started ______ one.
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times (e.g., 1 o'clock).
- Answer:
AT
6.
I have to leave ______ a minute.
- Preposition:
IN
- Explanation: We use "IN" when referring to a short period of time in the future.
- Answer:
IN
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DOWN Clues
1.
I eat lunch ______ noon.
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times of the day.
- Answer:
AT
2.
My birthday is ______ August.
- Preposition:
IN
- Explanation: We use "IN" with months.
- Answer:
IN
3.
She always gets up ______ sunrise.
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times of the day.
- Answer:
AT
4.
I drink coffee ______ the morning.
- Preposition:
IN
- Explanation: We use "IN" with parts of the day.
- Answer:
IN
5.
They'll travel to Poland ______ May.
- Preposition:
IN
- Explanation: We use "IN" with months.
- Answer:
IN
6.
I fell asleep ______ midnight.
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times of the day.
- Answer:
AT
7.
I never drink coffee ______ bedtime.
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times of the day.
- Answer:
AT
8.
We had a test ______ Tuesday.
- Preposition:
ON
- Explanation: We use "ON" with specific days of the week.
- Answer:
ON
9.
Were you late ______ time?
- Preposition:
ON
- Explanation: "On time" is a fixed phrase meaning punctual.
- Answer:
ON
10.
Our flight leaves ______ six.
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times (e.g., 6 o'clock).
- Answer:
AT
11.
The store opens ______ ten.
- Preposition:
AT
- Explanation: We use "AT" with specific times of the day.
- Answer:
AT
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Filling in the Crossword Grid
Using the answers from the clues, we can fill in the crossword grid:
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Across:
1. ON
2. IN
3. AT
4. AT
5. AT
6. IN
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Down:
1. AT
2. IN
3. AT
4. IN
5. IN
6. AT
7. AT
8. ON
9. ON
10. AT
11. AT
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Final Answer:
The completed crossword puzzle uses the following prepositions:
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Across: ON, IN, AT, AT, AT, IN
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Down: AT, IN, AT, IN, IN, AT, AT, ON, ON, AT, AT
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions of time worksheet.
