Grammar: Prepositions of Time Flashcards

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We didn't see each other ___ three years.
Answer: for
Use 'for' with a length or duration of time.
There's a staff meeting ___ Friday afternoon.
Answer: on
Use 'on' with days and parts of days combined (e.g., Friday afternoon).
The kids play outside ___ the afternoon.
Answer: in
Use 'in' with parts of the day like morning, afternoon, and evening.
Please be ready ___ noon.
Answer: by
Use 'by' to mean no later than a specific time.
She has lived in London ___ she was a child.
Answer: since
Use 'since' with a point in time when talking about something that started then and continues.
The shop opens ___ 9 o'clock every day.
Answer: at
Use 'at' with specific times of day.
They met for the first time ___ a summer evening.
Answer: on
Use 'on' when a specific type of day or occasion is described.