E1 Language Prepositions Born In, Born On

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1. My sister was born _____ Saturday.

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The correct answer is "on". This is because when referring to a specific day, we use the preposition "on". Therefore, the sentence should be "My sister was born on Saturday."

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E1 Language Prepositions Born In, Born On - Quiz

This quiz focuses on the correct use of prepositions 'in' and 'on' for dates and times, enhancing English grammar skills. It assesses understanding through examples like birthdays and specific dates, relevant for learners improving their English proficiency.

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2. My sister was born _____ Saturday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "on". This is because when we talk about the day someone was born, we use the preposition "on". Therefore, the correct sentence would be "My sister was born on Saturday."

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3. Her Uncle was born _____ Labor Day.

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The word "on" is the correct answer because when referring to a specific day, such as Labor Day, we use the preposition "on" to indicate that something happened or was born on that particular day.

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4. Gary was born _____ 1st day of April.

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The word "on" is the correct answer because when referring to a specific date, we use the preposition "on". In this case, the sentence is stating that Gary was born on the 1st day of April, indicating a specific date. Therefore, "on" is the appropriate choice to indicate the day of his birth.

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5. My niece was born _____ September.

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The correct answer is "in" because when referring to a specific month, we use the preposition "in." In this case, the sentence is stating that the niece was born during the month of September.

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6. My uncle was born _____ August 1980.

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The correct answer is "in" because when indicating the month and year of someone's birth, we use the preposition "in." Therefore, the sentence should be "My uncle was born in August 1980."

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7. My friend was born _____ August, 1998.

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When referring to a month without a specific date, the preposition "in" is used. "In August 1998" indicates that your friend was born sometime during that month. If you were to mention a specific date, such as "August 15th," then you would use "on" (e.g., "My friend was born on August 15th, 1998").

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8. Our teacher was born May 31, 1971.

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The word "on" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate specific dates. In this sentence, "May 31, 1971" is a specific date, so "on" should be used to show that the teacher was born on that particular day.

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9. My dog was born _____ January 24.

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The correct answer is "on". This is because "on" is used to indicate a specific date, in this case, January 24.

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10. She was born _____ July 15.

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The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, "on" is used to specify the exact date of birth, which is July 15.

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My sister was born _____ Saturday.
My sister was born _____ Saturday.
Her Uncle was born _____ Labor Day.
Gary was born _____ 1st day of April.
My niece was born _____ September.
My uncle was born _____ August 1980.
My friend was born _____ August, 1998.
Our teacher was born May 31, 1971.
My dog was born _____ January 24.
She was born _____ July 15.
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