IELTS Training - Prepositions for IELTS Writing and Speaking

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The Proper Use of Prepositions When Indicating
Time and Location

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When indicating TIME/PLACE in, on, at
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GENERAL - IN
Use the preposition in when indicating time and
a place in general. For example
PLACE
TIME
centuries (the 1800s)
country (Prague)
decades (the 80s)
city (Cebu City)
neighborhood (Chinatown)
years (1970, 1980)
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Example sentences
TIME
Inflation rate was very high in April and June. 
The board of directors has decided that a brand
ambassador will be introduced in two weeks time.
PLACE
The Sinulog festival is one of the most popular
events in Cebu City.
The cheapest clothes and bags are in Chinatown.
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When indicating TIME/PLACE in, on, at
2.
More Specific - ON
Use the preposition on when indicating a more
specific time and place . For example
PLACE
TIME
days (Monday, Friday)
streets (Oxford Street)
weekend
avenue (Jones Avenue)
date (April 1, 2013)
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Example sentences
TIME
Paolo will visit the cemetery on Sunday.
Trecia and Celine have decided to watch a movie
on April 2, 2009.
PLACE
The Davao office of JRooz Review Center Inc. is
located on Bonifacio Street.
Nelly bought her bag on Jones Avenue.
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When indicating TIME/PLACE in, on, at
3.
Very Specific - at
Use the preposition at when indicating a very
specific time and place . For example
PLACE
TIME
9am
address (143 Elmer Street)
Two oclock
specific place (the store)
6pm
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Example sentences
TIME
Christine wants to meet April at two oclock.
The final game for UPs volleyball tournament
will start at 6pm.
PLACE
Katniss lives at 143 Seam, District 12, Panem.
James and Peter will meet at Gerrys Grill to
celebrate Georges birthday.
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