Prepositions of Time Exercises PDFSet 2: At, In, On: Tricky Cases & Zero Preposition
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.We always visit our grandparents ___ Christmas.
a) atb) onc) ind) for
2.I went to the cinema ___ last Saturday.
a) onb) inc) atd) –
3.The stars are beautiful ___ night.
a) atb) inc) ond) for
4.We're having a party ___ New Year's Eve.
a) atb) onc) ind) –
5.She's coming to see us ___ tomorrow.
a) –b) atc) ond) in
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Preview: Answers
1.at
2.–
3.at
4.on
5.–
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Preview: Explanations
1."at"(a)
Use 'at' with festival periods: at Christmas, at Easter, at Thanksgiving. But use 'on' with the specific day: on Christmas Day.
2."–"(d)
No preposition is needed with 'last': last Saturday, last week, last year. The word 'last' already indicates the time.
3."at"(a)
'At night' is a fixed expression. Note the contrast: 'in the morning/afternoon/evening' but 'at night' (no article).
4."on"(b)
Use 'on' with specific named days: on New Year's Eve, on Christmas Day, on Valentine's Day, on my birthday.
5."–"(a)
No preposition is used with 'tomorrow', 'today', 'yesterday' or 'tonight'. These words function as adverbs of time.
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