Grammar Lesson. Prepositions of Time IN, ON, AT

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Correctly use prepositions of time in English with common expressions like "in the morning," "at night," and "on specific days." Utilize phrases like "Good morning" and "Good night" appropriately for greetings and farewells, enhancing your English speaking skills.

Insights

  • Using prepositions of time correctly in English, such as "in," "at," and "on," is crucial for accurate communication.
  • Specific time expressions like "tonight," "last night," and "at night" have distinct meanings and should be used appropriately to convey the intended message effectively.

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Recent questions

  • How do I use prepositions of time in English?

    By using "in" for morning, afternoon, evening, and "at" for night.

  • What are common time expressions with prepositions?

    "In the morning," "at night," "on Monday."

  • How should I greet people at different times of day?

    Use "Good morning," "Good afternoon," "Good evening."

  • What is the correct way to refer to the current time?

    Use "at the moment" instead of "in the moment."

  • How can I speak English more naturally with time expressions?

    Practice using correct time expressions regularly.

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Mastering Time Prepositions in English Usage

  • Focus on using prepositions of time in English correctly
  • Commonly used time expressions with IN, AT, and ON are important to know
  • "In the morning," "in the afternoon," and "in the evening" are correct expressions
  • However, it's "at night" instead of "in the night"
  • "I worked out this night" should be "I worked out tonight"
  • "She came yesterday night" should be "She came last night"
  • Use "on" with specific days when referring to morning, afternoon, evening, or night
  • Avoid using "in the moment," use "at the moment" instead
  • "Good morning," "Good afternoon," and "Good evening" are greetings for specific times of day
  • "Good night" is used when leaving or going to bed, not as a greeting
  • Practice using correct time expressions to speak English more naturally
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