Exercise: Prepositions of Time

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Below is a paragraph with several missing prepositions of time. Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.

Words:

• in
• at
• on
• from
• between

Shirley was born ______ 1985. She goes to work ______ 9 AM. She often has lunch ______ noon. She usually goes to the gym _______ the evenings. She tries to go to bed _______ 10 PM and midnight.

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct preposition of time to complete each sentence.

1. I have a doctor’s appointment ___ Friday. (on/at/in)
2. He will return from his trip _____ February. (at/on/in)
3. She usually has vacation ______ summer. (on/at/in)
4. We will have a meeting _______ the morning. (at/on/in)
5. The store is open _______ 10 AM to 8 PM. (from/in/on)

Exercise 3: Short Answer Questions

Write the correct preposition of time for the following questions.

1. When do you usually watch TV?
2. When does the football match begin?
3. When does your school start?
4. When do you usually have dinner?
5. When does your mom usually go shopping?

Exercise 4: Long Questions

Use the prepositions of time to answer the following questions in a complete sentence structure.

1. When did you go to bed last night?
2. When did you last meet your best friend?
3. When are you planning to start your new project?
4. When does your school end each day?
5. What time does your father get home from work?

Answers

Exercise 1

Shirley was born in 1985. She goes to work at 9 AM. She often has lunch at noon. She usually goes to the gym in the evenings. She tries to go to bed between 10 PM and midnight.

Exercise 2

1. I have a doctor’s appointment on Friday.
2. He will return from his trip in February.
3. She usually goes on vacation in summer.
4. We will have a meeting in the morning.
5. The store is open from 10 AM to 8 PM.

Exercise 3

The following will be the format of the answers. Individual answers may vary.

1. I usually watch TV at [specific time].
2. The football match begins at [specific time].
3. My school starts at [specific time].
4. I usually have dinner at [specific time].
5. My mom usually goes shopping in the [morning/afternoon/evening].

Exercise 4

The following will be the format of the answers. Individual answers may vary.

1. I went to bed last night at [specific time].
2. I last met my best friend on [specific date].
3. I am planning to start my new project in [specific month/year].
4. My school ends each day at [specific time].
5. My father gets home from work at [specific time].