KET Grammar: Prepositions of Time 3

Question 1

We didn't see each other ___ three years.

Accepted Answer

for

Answer

Use 'for' with a length or duration of time.

Question 2

There's a staff meeting ___ Friday afternoon.

Accepted Answer

on

Answer

Use 'on' with days and parts of days combined (e.g., Friday afternoon).

Question 3

The kids play outside ___ the afternoon.

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

Use 'in' with parts of the day like morning, afternoon, and evening.

Question 4

Please be ready ___ noon.

Accepted Answer

by

Answer

Use 'by' to mean no later than a specific time.

Question 5

She has lived in London ___ she was a child.

Accepted Answer

since

Answer

Use 'since' with a point in time when talking about something that started then and continues.

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