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‘In', 'on', or 'at'? - Choosing prepositions | The Coffee Break English Show 1.07
Dec 1, 2023
The hosts discuss using prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' when talking about time. They explain the rules and give examples. They also talk about using prepositions for specific days, dates, times, and events. They discuss the usage of prepositions 'at', 'in', and 'on' in relation to celebrations and festivals. They provide examples and a practice exercise. They discuss the usage of 'at', 'on', and 'in' in various contexts and provide examples.
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- The preposition 'in' is used for general and big periods of time, while 'on' is used for specific days and dates, and 'at' is used for precise times.
- Examples of using prepositions of time include phrases like 'in June', 'on Monday', and 'at 10 PM', which help clarify their appropriate usage in different contexts.
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Differentiating prepositions of time (in, on, at)
The podcast episode explores the usage of prepositions of time: in, on, and at. It explains that 'in' is used for general and big periods of time, such as years, decades, centuries, months, seasons, and routine actions. 'On' is used for specific days, including days of the week, times of the day, and specific dates like holidays. 'At' is used for precise times, such as hours, specific events during the day, and holiday or festival periods.
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