Prepositions of Time 1

What Are Prepositions of Time?

• What They Are: Prepositions of time are little words that tell us when stuff happens.
• Common Ones: The big three are at, in, and on.

Using Prepositions of Time:

• At: This one's for specific times like at 5 PM, at midnight, or at lunchtime.
• In: Use this for months, years, and longer times. Like in July, in 2023, or in the morning.
• On: This is for days and dates. Say on Monday, on Christmas Day, or on October 21st.

Role in Conversation and Writing

• Planning Stuff: Like The meeting is at 3 PM on Friday.
• History Stuff: The telephone was invented in the 19th century.
• Everyday Stuff: I go to the gym in the evening.

Common Mistakes

• Confusing 'In' and 'On' for Days and Dates:
  • 🚫 Wrong: I will see you in Monday.
  • ✅ Right: I will see you on Monday.
• Misusing 'At' for Longer Periods:
  • 🚫 Wrong: She studied at the 1990s.
  • ✅ Right: She studied in the 1990s.
• Incorrect Preposition for Specific Times:
  • 🚫 Wrong: The show starts on 8 PM.
  • ✅ Right: The show starts at 8 PM.
• Using 'In' Instead of 'On' for Specific Dates:
  • 🚫 Wrong: My birthday is in July 22.
  • ✅ Right: My birthday is on July 22.
• Overusing Prepositions Where Not Needed:
  • 🚫 Wrong: I always eat breakfast in the morning at 7 AM.
  • ✅ Right: I always eat breakfast at 7 AM in the morning.