Prepositions of time are essential for mastering English grammar. These prepositions help us express when something happens. Common examples include at, on, and in, each used in specific contexts. Prepositions of time worksheets are a great way for learners to practice using these prepositions correctly.
Don’t forget to go through the provided articles below to further solidify your understanding of prepositions of time:
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Prepositions of Time Worksheet: Grouping
Write the words under the correct preposition.
Answer Keys:
| in | on | at |
|---|---|---|
| the afternoon | Tuesday | the weekend |
| the 60s | my birthday | lunchtime |
| 1997 | 17th March | 9 o’clock |
| the past | New Year’s Eve | Christmas |
| August | Monday morning | Easter |
Prepositions of Time Worksheet: Gap Fill
Write the preposition to fill the gaps.
Answer Keys:
- I finish school early on Wednesdays.
- Are you going to work in the summer holidays?
- I only ever see my cousins at Christmas.
- In the past, you couldn’t buy such a variety of foods.
- We always go on vacation in August.
- I have a meeting on Monday morning.
- He started his new job at the beginning of the year.
- At the weekend, I like to relax and watch movies.
- I met her last summer.
- She was born in 2005.
- We will meet on Friday afternoon.
- During my childhood, I used to live in the countryside.
- They plan to visit Paris in the spring.
- The event is happening at the weekend.
- I usually wake up at 7 a.m. every day.
Prepositions of Time Worksheets: Multiple Choice
1. Circle the correct sentence.
Answer Keys
- b) I will visit the museum on Saturday.
- b) The meeting is on Monday.
- a) I haven’t seen him for two weeks.
- a) She goes to the gym every day in the morning.
- a) I read a book in the evening.
- b) The store is closed on Sunday.
- c) We are going on vacation at Easter.
- a) I was born in 1997.
- c) They always celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31.
- c) I received many gifts at Christmas.
- c) We will travel to Paris at Easter.
- c) My birthday is in August.
2. Circle the correct word.
Answer Keys
- I will meet you at 3 PM.
- The party starts at 7 PM.
- He arrived in the morning.
- My birthday is in December.
- We’ll go for a walk on Sunday.
- She always goes shopping on Saturdays.
- The meeting will be at 3 o’clock.
- I’m going to visit my grandparents at Christmas.
- The shop opens at 9 AM.
- We’ll meet on the weekend.
- He studies at night.
- She goes to the gym on Mondays.
- I read the newspaper in the mornings.
- We usually have breakfast at 7:30 AM.
- I went to the cinema on Friday night.
Prepositions of Time Worksheet: Mistakes Correction
Answer Keys:
- I will meet you on Monday. ✓
- I usually go to the gym in the mornings.
- They moved here in 2015.
- We went to the beach on the weekend. ✓
- He was born in the 21st century. ✓
- The party starts at 7 PM.
- My birthday is in January.
- We visited the museum in the afternoon.
- We usually have a family dinner at Christmas. ✓
- She will arrive in the morning. ✓
- We went to the cinema last Friday.
- I plan to finish the project in a week. ✓
- He left at noon. ✓
- We met on Tuesday.
- They had a meeting on Christmas Day.
Prepositions of Time Exercises
Prepositions of Time Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Preposition: at, in, on, to.
- We are going to visit our grandparents __________ the summer.
- I usually wake up __________ 6 AM.
- She is arriving __________ Monday morning.
- Let’s meet __________ 5 PM.
- My friends will arrive __________ noon.
- We met __________ Tuesday afternoon.
- I will be at home __________ the evening.
- They went __________ Italy for their vacation last year.
- He was born __________ March.
- The meeting starts __________ 9 AM sharp.
- I will call you __________ lunchtime.
- She is working __________ 2026.
- We left the house __________ 7 o’clock.
- I plan to study __________ the weekend.
- We are going __________ the beach next Sunday.
Answer Keys:
- We are going to visit our grandparents in the summer.
- I usually wake up at 6 AM.
- She is arriving on Monday morning.
- Let’s meet at 5 PM.
- My friends will arrive at noon.
- We met on Tuesday afternoon.
- I will be at home in the evening.
- They went to Italy for their vacation last year.
- He was born in March.
- The meeting starts at 9 AM sharp.
- I will call you at lunchtime.
- She is working in 2026.
- We left the house at 7 o’clock.
- I plan to study on the weekend.
- We are going to the beach next Sunday.
Prepositions of Time Exercise 2: Circle the Correct Answer.
- I will meet you __________ 3 PM.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - She was born __________ April.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - We usually have a family dinner __________ Christmas.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - They went to Paris __________ the summer.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - The train will leave __________ 7:30 AM.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - My birthday is __________ November.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - We met __________ last night.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - I plan to study __________ the weekend.(AmE)
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - She will arrive __________ the morning.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - We will go on vacation __________ August.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - The movie starts __________ 8 PM.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - They moved to London __________ 2010.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - I’ll see you __________ the weekend. (AmE)
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - We went on a trip __________ last holiday.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to - The conference will be held __________ Monday.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) to
Answer Keys:
- I will meet you __________ 3 PM.
a) at - She was born __________ April.
b) in - We usually have a family dinner __________ Christmas.
a) at - They went to Paris __________ the summer.
b) in - The train will leave __________ 7:30 AM.
a) at - My birthday is __________ November.
b) in - We met __________ last night.
a) at - I plan to study __________ the weekend.
c) on - She will arrive __________ the morning.
b) in - We will go on vacation __________ August.
b) in - The movie starts __________ 8 PM.
a) at - They moved to London __________ 2010.
b) in - I’ll see you __________ the weekend.
c) on - We went on a trip __________ last holiday.
(no preposition) → We went on a trip last holiday. - The conference will be held __________ Monday.
c) on





