PrepositionsofTimeEnglishOnlineCLB3-4.pptx

Prepositions of Time (CLB 3-4)
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1. 1 Prepositions of Time Lunch & Learn (CLB 3 – 4) https://pixabay.com/photos/books-bookstore-book-reading-1204029/ shared under CC0

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3. What is a Preposition? A preposition is a word that connects nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. A preposition comes before a noun or pronoun to show place, time or direction. 3 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0

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7. 7 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 Today’s Topic: Prepositions of Time We use the prepositions at , on , or in to talk about when : 1. When did you come home last night? I came home at eleven.

8. 8 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 Prepositions of Time We use the prepositions at , on , or in to talk about when : 2. When are you finished working? I am finished working on January 6 th .

9. 9 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 Prepositions of Time We use the prepositions at , on , or in to talk about when : 3. When where you born? I was born in 1987.

10. 10 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 Prepositions of Time How do we choose when to use: at on in Let’s take a look……

11. 11 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 1. Preposition of time: at Use “ at ” when you’re talking about: - clock time or - a specific time in the day. The movie is at 8:45 pm. I’ll come back at lunch time to pick you up. Be home at midnight , you hear me?

12. 12 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 1. Preposition of time: at Use “ at ” when you’re talking about: - clock time or - a specific time in the day. What are some other examples?

13. 13 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 1. Preposition of time: at Use “ at ” when you’re talking about: - clock time or - a specific time in the day. What are some other examples? at lunch time at 7:00 am at bedtime

14. 14 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 1. Preposition of time: at Some other common uses:

15. 15 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 2. Preposition of time: on Use “ on ” for a specific day . I’ll see you on Thursday! They met on May 10th, 2001 . I go out for dinner on my birthday every year.

16. 16 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 2. Preposition of time: on Use “ on ” for a specific day . What are some examples?

17. 17 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 2. Preposition of time: on Use “ on ” for a specific day . What are some examples? on September 3 rd on our anniversary on Christmas Day on the first day of summer

18. 18 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 3. Preposition of time: in Use “ in ” for a period of time : ~ periods of the day: in the morning/afternoon/evening ~ weeks: in the third week of November ~ months: in September

19. 19 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 3. Preposition of time: in Use “ in ” for a period of time : ~ years: in 1999, in the following year ~ centuries (100 years): in the 21st century ~ decades (10 years): in the 60s ~ seasons: in the spring/summer/fall/winter

20. 20 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 Preposition of time: in You also use “in” when you mean “ before the end of ” a period of time : Class begins in 15 minutes . I’ll see you in a few weeks . She completed her degree in four years.

21. 21 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 Preposition of time: in Use “in” for a period of time , and “ before the end of ” a period of time : What are some examples:

22. 22 https://pixabay.com/photos/books-pages-story-stories-notes-1245690/ shared under CC0 Preposition of time: in Use “in” for a period of time , and “ before the end of ” a period of time : What are some examples: in 2 months in October In the 80s In the Spring

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24. Let’s practice! https://pixabay.com/photos/books-bookstore-book-reading-shop-1204038/ shared under CC0

25. Which preposition (at/on/in)? __________ Friday 2. ________ the Winter 25

26. Which preposition (at/on/in)? __On___ Friday (specific day) 2. __In___ the Winter (season) 26

27. Which preposition (at/on/in)? __________ 2:30 pm 4. __________ the 70s. 27

28. Which preposition (at/on/in)? __At____ 2:30 pm (specific time) 4. ___In____ the 70s. (a period of time, a decade) 28

29. Which preposition (at/on/in)? 5. ___________ Christmas 6. ____________ my birthday. 29

30. Which preposition (at/on/in)? 5. __At___ Christmas (holidays) 6. ___On____ my birthday. (specific days) 30

31. Choose the correct pair of prepositions : "Let's meet _______ noon _______ Saturday." a) at, at b) in, on c) at, on 31

32. Choose the correct pair of prepositions : 2. "The manager isn't here _______ present, but she'll be back _______ half an hour.“ a)  at, in   b) at, at   c) in, in 32

33. Choose the correct pair of prepositions : 3. You won't be working _______ Saturday nights _______ the future, will you?" a) at, in b) on, in c) on, at 33

34. Choose the correct pair of prepositions : 4. "I'm busy _______ moment, but I'll be free ______ the evening." a) at the, in b) in the, at c) at the, on 34

35. Choose: at, on or in Gabe and I always go to a movie __________ our anniversary. We walk the dogs in the park _____________ Sundays. 3. I get paid ___________ the last day of the month . 35

36. Choose: at, on or in Gabe and I always go to a movie on our anniversary. We walk the dogs in the park on Sundays. 3. I get paid on the last day of the month. 36

37. Choose: at, on or in 4. Maya said that she might not be home ____ the morning, but she will be home ____ the afternoon . 5. In many countries, there are a lot of parties ____ New Year's Eve. 37

38. Choose: at, on or in 4. Maya said that she might not be home in the morning, but she will be home in the afternoon. 5. In many countries, there are a lot of parties on New Year's Eve. 38

39. Choose: at, on or in 6. The book was so interesting that I read it ____ a day . 7. Ruby's grandfather died in San Diego, ____ the age of 86. 39

40. Choose: at, on or in 6. The book was so interesting that I read it in a day. 7. Ruby's grandfather died in San Diego, at the age of 86. 40

41. Choose: at, on or in 8. It is very beautiful by the ocean this evening. I like walking around ____ night. 9. She went to bed ____ 10:00 pm and got up ____ 7:00 am . 41

42. Choose: at, on or in 8. It is very beautiful by the ocean this evening. I like walking around at night . 9. She went to bed at 10:00 pm and got up at 7:00 am. 42

43. Choose: at, on or in 10. I'll call you tomorrow ____ 7:00 ____ the morning. 11. Melanie went to India. She will be back ____ a week. 43

44. Choose: at, on or in 10. I'll call you tomorrow at 7:00 in the morning. 11. Melanie went to India. She will be back in a week. 44

45. Choose: at, on or in 12. We like to relax _________ the weekend. 13. We need to hurry. The concert starts ______ 10 minutes . 45

46. Choose: at, on or in 12. We like to relax on the weekend. 13. We need to hurry. The concert starts in 10 minutes. 46

47. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition : 1. Mozart was born in Salzburg _______ 1756. 2. It starts _______ Tuesday. 3. Halloween is _______ October. 4. The course begins _______ February 18th. https://www.eslbase.com/activities/prepositions 47

48. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition : 5. There are usually a lot of parties _______ New Year’s Eve. 6. _______ Saturday night I went to bed _______ 11:00. 7. We travelled overnight and arrived in Paris _______ 5:00 _______ the morning . https://www.eslbase.com/activities/prepositions 48

49. Complete the story : _________ the early morning, Sarah woke up to the sound of birds chirping. She always enjoyed this peaceful time of day, especially _____ the spring. _______7:00 AM, she got out of bed and made herself a cup of coffee. ______ weekends, she liked to take her time and savor her breakfast. Later _______the afternoon, Sarah decided to visit the local park. She arrived at the park _________ 3:00 PM and found a quiet spot under a large oak tree. ________ sunny days, she loved to read her favorite book in the shade. As the sun began to set, she packed up her things and headed home, feeling happy and content. 49

50. Complete the story : __ In __ the early morning, Sarah woke up to the sound of birds chirping. She always enjoyed this peaceful time of day, especially _in_ the spring. _At_7:00 am , she got out of bed and made herself a cup of coffee. _On__ weekends, she liked to take her time and savor her breakfast. Later _ in__the afternoon, Sarah decided to visit the local park. She arrived at the park _at__ 3:00 PM and found a quiet spot under a large oak tree. __On__ sunny days, she loved to read her favorite book in the shade. As the sun began to set, she packed up her things and headed home, feeling happy and content. 50

51. More practice: https://agendaweb.org/exercises/grammar/prepositions/time-2.htm https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/prepositions-at-in-on-time.php https://agendaweb.org/exercises/grammar/prepositions/time-1.htm https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/time-prepositions-exercise-1.html 51

52. Questions? 52 https://pixabay.com/photos/cup-of-coffee-laptop-office-macbook-1280537/ shared under CC0

53. Homework: 53 Choose the correct preposition of time (in, at or on): The party is _________ 8:00 pm. The wedding is __________ September 1 st . __________ the evening, I walk in the forest. _________ Easter, we hide chocolate eggs for children. Dad believes the music was so good __________ the seventies. _________ the last day of vacation, we swam in the sea.

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56. Sources : 56 https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/a1-a2-grammar/prepositions-place https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/prepositions-time-in-at-on/#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20prepositions%20in,%E2%80%9Csmallest%E2%80%9D%20time%20or%20place

57. Thank you! Lori Morency Live: loramoren livelearn.ca

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