Let’s go through each question one by one. We’re choosing the correct preposition of time:
in,
at, or
on.
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1. We will go swimming ___ the afternoon.
→ “Afternoon” is a part of the day, but not a specific point — we use
in for parts of the day (morning, afternoon, evening).
✔ Correct:
A. in
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2. ___ Monday, I start my new job.
→ Days of the week always take
on.
✔ Correct:
C. on
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3. I ate some cake ___ my birthday.
→ Birthdays are specific days → use
on.
✔ Correct:
C. on
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4. ___ the winter, this house is cold.
→ Seasons take
in.
✔ Correct:
A. in
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5. ___ the next few weeks, I will finish this novel.
→ “The next few weeks” is a period of time in the future → use
in.
✔ Correct:
A. in
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6. ___ the last day of November, we will say goodbye.
→ “Last day of November” = a specific date → use
on.
✔ Correct:
C. on
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7. The clock chimes every day ___ twelve.
→ Specific times (like 12 o’clock) take
at.
✔ Correct:
B. at
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8. I am going shopping ___ Saturday.
→ Day of the week → use
on.
✔ Correct:
C. on
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Final Answer:
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions of time worksheet for.
