‘In', 'on', or 'at'? - Choosing prepositions | The Coffee Break English Show 1.07
Dec 1, 2023
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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.
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.
Examples of prepositions of time
The podcast provides examples of using prepositions of time. For 'in', it mentions phrases like 'in 2023', 'in the 1990s', 'in June', 'in the winter', and 'in the morning'. For 'on', it gives examples like 'on Monday', 'on Tuesday morning', 'on Christmas day', and 'on the 10th of May'. For 'at', it offers examples like 'at 10 PM', 'at sunrise', 'at lunchtime', and 'at Christmas'.
Practice using prepositions of time
The podcast suggests a practice exercise for using prepositions of time. It encourages listeners to answer questions like 'When do you start work?' (used 'at' for time), 'When is your birthday?' (used 'on' for specific date), and 'When do you watch TV during the day?' (used 'in' for evening, 'in' for morning and afternoon, and 'at' for night). The exercise helps reinforce the understanding of how to use prepositions of time in different contexts.
Do you know when to use prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' in English? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Josie and Maurizio talk about the rules for when to use these prepositionswhen we talk about time, and they give examples to help you understand.