In / On / At Exercises PDFSet 4: In, On, At: Special Rules and Exceptions
20 questions·14 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.There were a lot of people ___ the bus this morning.
a) atb) onc) ind) by
2.She left her umbrella ___ the taxi.
a) atb) onc) byd) in
3.I have a meeting ___ Monday morning.
a) onb) inc) atd) by
4.She always reads ___ the afternoon.
a) onb) atc) ind) for
5.We're having a party ___ Friday evening.
a) inb) atc) byd) on
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Preview: Answers
1.on
2.in
3.on
4.in
5.on
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Preview: Explanations
1."on"(b)
Use 'on' with large public transport: on the bus, on the train, on the plane, on the ferry. Use 'in' with small private vehicles: in the car, in the taxi.
2."in"(d)
Use 'in' with small private vehicles you sit inside of: in the taxi, in the car. Use 'on' with large public transport: on the bus, on the train.
3."on"(a)
When a day of the week is combined with a part of the day, use 'on': on Monday morning, on Friday afternoon, on Saturday evening. The day takes priority over the part of day.
4."in"(c)
Use 'in' with parts of the day on their own: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening. But if a specific day is added, switch to 'on': on Tuesday afternoon.
5."on"(d)
Day + part of day = 'on'. On Friday evening, on Saturday morning, on Sunday afternoon. The day of the week determines the preposition.
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