Prepositions Of Time And Place Quiz

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1. I get up ________ 6:00 am.

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The correct answer is "At" because it is used to indicate a specific time. In this case, the speaker gets up at a specific time, which is 6:00 am. "In" and "On" are not appropriate in this context as they do not convey the same level of specificity as "At" does when referring to a particular time.

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Are you learning to use prepositions in the English language? Would you like to try this "Prepositions of Time and Place" quiz to test your knowledge? In this quiz, you will come across a sentence in each question that requires In, On, or At preposition to be filled in the... see moreblank to be completed. You have to choose the correct option. Let's see how much you manage to score. All the best, and share this quiz with others. see less

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2. The doctor will see you ________ 10:00 am.

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The correct answer is "At" because it is used to indicate a specific time. In this case, it suggests that the doctor will see the person precisely at 10:00 am.

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3. He lives ________ Australia.

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The correct answer is "In" because when we talk about the location of a person, we use the preposition "in" to indicate that the person is inside or within a certain place or area. In this case, the person lives inside Australia, so "in" is the appropriate preposition to use.

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4. Are you doing anything ________ Saturday?

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The word "on" is used to indicate a specific day or date. In this case, the question is asking about a specific day, which is Saturday. Therefore, the correct answer is "on".

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5. I saw him ________ Sunday.

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The correct answer is "On" because when referring to a specific day of the week, we use the preposition "on." Therefore, "I saw him on Sunday" is the correct way to express seeing someone on a particular Sunday.

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6. I'll see you ________ Monday.

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The correct answer is "On". "On" is used to indicate specific days of the week, such as Monday. Therefore, the sentence should be "I'll see you on Monday."

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7. She was born ________ 1961.

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The correct answer is "In". This is because when referring to a specific year, we use "in" to indicate the year.

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8. He always visits ________ night.

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The correct answer is "At" because when referring to a specific time of day, we use "at." In this case, the sentence is indicating that the person always visits during the night, so "at" is the appropriate preposition to use.

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9. Goodbye! I'll see you ________ the morning.

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The correct answer is "In". This preposition is used to indicate a specific point or period of time, and in this case, it is used to indicate the specific time of "the morning". Therefore, the sentence should be "Goodbye! I'll see you in the morning."

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10. I don't work ________ the summer.

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The correct answer is "In" because when referring to a specific period of time, we use the preposition "in". In this case, "in" is used to indicate that the person does not work during the summer season.

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11. He flew from Japan. He's probably ________ Sydney now.

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The correct answer is "In". This is because when we are referring to a specific location, we use the preposition "in". In this case, the sentence is indicating that the person flew from Japan to Sydney, suggesting that they are currently located in Sydney.

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12. School starts ________ August.

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The correct answer is "In". This is because "in" is used to indicate a general time period, such as a month, season, or year. In this case, "in" is used to indicate that school starts during the month of August.

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13. Would you like to go out to dinner ________ Friday night?

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The correct answer is "On" because when referring to a specific day of the week, we use the preposition "on". Therefore, the sentence should be "Would you like to go out to dinner on Friday night?"

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14. I finish school at 4:00 ________ the afternoon.

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The correct sentence is: "I finish school at 4:00 in the afternoon." In this context, "in" is used to indicate a specific point within the time period of the afternoon. 

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15. My wife gave me a wonderful present ________ my birthday.

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The correct answer is "On". In this sentence, "on" is used to indicate the specific day when the present was given. It is commonly used to talk about events or occasions that happen on a particular day. In this case, the present was given on the day of the person's birthday.

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16. Were you ________ Tom's party last night?

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The correct answer is "At". This is because "at" is used to indicate a specific location or point in time. In this case, it is referring to the location of Tom's party.

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17. He lives ________ 333 Main Street.

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The correct answer is "At". The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or address. In this case, the sentence is referring to the person's residence, which is 333 Main Street. Therefore, the correct preposition to use is "at".

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18. What will you be doing ________ New Year's Eve?

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The correct answer is "On". This is because "On" is used to refer to specific days or dates, such as New Year's Eve. Therefore, the sentence should be "What will you be doing on New Year's Eve?"

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19. She lives ________ Main Street.

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The correct answer is "On". We use "on" when we want to indicate a specific location or position on a surface. In this case, "on" is used to show the location of where she lives, which is Main Street.

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20. I'll be staying  ________ the cottage for Christmas this year.

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The correct answer is "At." In this sentence, "at" is the preposition that is used to indicate a specific location or place. Since the speaker is referring to staying in a specific place, which is the cottage, "at" is the appropriate preposition to use. "In" and "on" are also prepositions that can indicate location, but they are not as suitable in this context.

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I get up ________ 6:00 am.
The doctor will see you ________ 10:00 am.
He lives ________ Australia.
Are you doing anything ________ Saturday?
I saw him ________ Sunday.
I'll see you ________ Monday.
She was born ________ 1961.
He always visits ________ night.
Goodbye! I'll see you ________ the morning.
I don't work ________ the summer.
He flew from Japan. He's probably ________ Sydney now.
School starts ________ August.
Would you like to go out to dinner ________ Friday night?
I finish school at 4:00 ________ the afternoon.
My wife gave me a wonderful present ________ my birthday.
Were you ________ Tom's party last night?
He lives ________ 333 Main Street.
What will you be doing ________ New Year's Eve?
She lives ________ Main Street.
I'll be staying  ________ the cottage for Christmas this...
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