Prepositions of Time & Place Grammar Drill
Free preposition exercises: 30 questions on in, on, at, under, between and more for time and place — multiple choice, gap fill and listening dictation — with answers and explanations. Practice online or print as a worksheet.
📖 Full guide: Prepositions of Time and Place: In, On, At and the Rest — rules table, the mistakes learners make most, and FAQs.
Prepositions of Time & Place: Frequently Asked Questions
When do we use in, on and at for time?
Use at for precise times (at 8 o'clock, at night), on for days and dates (on Monday, on 5 May), and in for months, years, seasons and longer periods (in June, in 2024, in summer).
When do we use in, on and at for place?
Use at for points (at the bus stop, at home), on for surfaces and lines (on the table, on the river), and in for enclosed spaces and areas (in the room, in London).
What other common place prepositions are there?
Under, above, between, next to, behind, in front of, opposite, near, and inside all describe position. Example: The cat is sleeping under the bed.