Dicas de Inglês
Dicas de Inglês – Cap. #09 – Prepositions of time ON, IN, AT.
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The prepositions in, on, and at are commonly used with expressions of time to indicate the specific duration or point in time being referred to. Here’s a breakdown of how each preposition is used:
In is used with:
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Months, seasons, and years:
- The baby was born in spring.
- I graduated in 2010.
- We visited our family in September.
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Longer periods of time:
- The company has been in business for over 50 years.
- The archaeological site was discovered in the 19th century.
On is used with:
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Specific days of the week:
- I go to the gym on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Their wedding anniversary is on the third Saturday of July.
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Specific dates (Month + Day / Holiday)
- Our flight departs on December 25th.
- I will visit my grandparents on Christmas.
At is used with:
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Specific times of the day:
- The train arrives at 10:30 am.
- At midnight, we’ll raise a toast to the New Year.
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Specific points in time:
- At first, I was hesitant, but then I realized it was the right decision.
Teacher Renato Cardoso
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