Prepositions Of Time Quiz! Test

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1.

We get up __ the morning.
- A.
  
  At
- B.
  
  On
- C.
  
  In
Correct Answer
C. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in" because when talking about the time of day, we use "in" to indicate the general time period. In this case, "in the morning" means during the early hours after waking up.

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2.

It's always hot ___ summer.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  At
- C.
  
  In
Correct Answer
C. In

Explanation
"In" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a period of time during which something happens. In this case, "in" is used to indicate that it is always hot during the period of time known as summer.

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3.

The movie starts at two ___ the afternoon.
- A.
  
  At
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  On
Correct Answer
B. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in" because when talking about time, "in" is used to indicate a general period of time, such as "in the afternoon" or "in the morning." Therefore, the sentence should be written as "The movie starts at two in the afternoon."

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4.

We go to bed ___ night.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  At
- C.
  
  On
Correct Answer
B. At

Explanation
The correct answer is "at" because we use "at" to refer to a specific point in time, such as "at night." In this case, the phrase "at night" indicates the time when we go to bed, suggesting that "at" is the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

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5.

Autumn begins ___ September.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  On
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
A. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in" because "in" is used to indicate a specific month or season. In this case, "in" is used to indicate that autumn begins in the month of September.

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6.

They were married ___ 1990.
- A.
  
  At
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  On
Correct Answer
B. In

Explanation
The correct answer is "in". This is because when referring to a specific year, we use the preposition "in" to indicate the year in which the event took place. Therefore, "They were married in 1990" means that their marriage occurred during the year 1990.

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7.

Breakfast is served ___ seven o'clock.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
C. At

Explanation
The word "at" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a specific time. In this case, the sentence is referring to the time of seven o'clock when breakfast is served.

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8.

She left London ____ the 4th of March.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  At
- C.
  
  In
Correct Answer
A. On

Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because when referring to specific dates, we use the preposition "on." In this case, the sentence is indicating the date when she left London, which is the 4th of March. Therefore, "on" is the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

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9.

I had a party ___ my birthday.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
A. On

Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because "on" is used to indicate specific days or dates. In this case, the sentence is referring to the specific day of the person's birthday when the party took place.

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10.

Lucy went to New York ___ New Year.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
C. At

Explanation
The correct answer is "at" because we use "at" when referring to a specific point in time, such as New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. Therefore, Lucy went to New York at New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.

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Prepositions Of Time Quiz! Test

We get up __ the morning.

It's always hot ___ summer.

The movie starts at two ___ the afternoon.

We go to bed ___ night.

Autumn begins ___ September.

They were married ___ 1990.

Breakfast is served ___ seven o'clock.

She left London ____ the 4th of March.

I had a party ___ my birthday.

Lucy went to New York ___ New Year.