KET - Key English Grammar: Prepositions of Time Questions and Answers

Question 1

My flight to Paris leaves ___ 6:00 AM, so I need to get to the airport very early.

Accepted Answer

at

Answer

The preposition 'at' is used for specific, precise times on the clock.

Question 2

Which sentence about the new library's opening is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The new library opens on Saturday.

Answer

The preposition 'on' is used for specific days of the week and dates.

Question 3

My grandfather was born ___ 1952. He often tells stories about that decade.

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

The preposition 'in' is used for longer periods of time, including months, seasons, years, decades, and centuries.

Question 4

A notice in the school cafeteria says: 'Our special pizza lunch is available ___ Friday'.

Accepted Answer

on

Answer

For specific days of the week, the correct preposition is 'on'.

Question 5

In the UK, it often snows ___ the winter, especially in January and February.

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

The preposition 'in' is used to talk about seasons of the year.

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