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Summary

This video explains the three primary prepositions of time in English: 'at,' 'in,' and 'on.' 'At' is used for specific times like hours (e.g., 'at 10 a.m.'). 'In' is for broader periods such as months, years, and seasons (e.g., 'in August,' 'in winter'). 'On' refers to specific days (e.g., 'on Sunday'). The video clarifies how each preposition is applied in different contexts, helping viewers understand when to use them correctly in conversations about time.

Takeaways

• 😀 'At' is used for specific times with a fixed hour (e.g., 'I have a meeting at 10 a.m.')
• 😀 'In' is used to describe months (e.g., 'I was born in August') and seasons (e.g., 'I like to play football in summer')
• 😀 'On' is used to describe specific days (e.g., 'I always go to the park on Sunday')
• 😀 'At' can be used for precise times (e.g., 'The school starts at 7 a.m.')
• 😀 'In' is also used to refer to longer time periods like years (e.g., 'He will graduate in 2024')
• 😀 'On' is used for specific days of the week (e.g., 'She rides a bike on Saturdays')
• 😀 Prepositions of time help provide clarity about when something happens
• 😀 'In' can describe a larger time frame like seasons or years (e.g., 'He enjoys indomy in winter')
• 😀 'At' is ideal for describing activities at specific times of day
• 😀 'On' can be used for both single days and recurring events on specific days of the week

Q & A

What are prepositions of time used for?

Prepositions of time are used to describe the exact time something occurs.

How many types of prepositions of time are there?

There are three types of prepositions of time: at, in, and on.

When do we use 'at' as a preposition of time?

'At' is used to describe a specific time or a fixed hour on a particular day, such as 'I have a meeting at 10 a.m.'

Can you give an example of using 'at' in a sentence?

Sure! An example is 'The school starts at 7 a.m.'

When do we use 'in' as a preposition of time?

'In' is used to describe larger periods of time like months, years, or seasons, such as 'I was born in August.'

Can you provide an example of 'in' describing a season?

Yes, an example is 'I like to play football in summer.'

What does 'on' describe in terms of time?

'On' is used to describe specific days or dates, like 'I always go to the park on Sunday.'

Give an example of how 'on' is used for a specific day.

An example is 'Sarah usually rides a bike on Saturdays.'

What is the main difference between 'at', 'in', and 'on'?

'At' refers to a specific time, 'in' refers to longer time periods like months or seasons, and 'on' refers to specific days or dates.

Can 'in' be used to describe a year?

Yes, 'in' can be used to describe a year, such as 'He was born in 1990.'