Mastering Prepositions of Time in English

TLDRLearn how to correctly use prepositions of time in English, including in, at, on, and exceptions like tonight and last night. Practice and review the rules to avoid common mistakes.

Key insights

🕒Different prepositions are used for different times of day, such as in the morning, at night, and on Tuesday morning.

📆When a specific day is mentioned, use the preposition 'on' with prepositional phrases like on Sunday morning.

🌙Exceptions include using 'at' with night, as in at night and tonight.

💤When saying goodbye or referring to sleep, use 'good night' instead of 'hello'.

📚Mastering prepositions of time requires practice and review to get the patterns and exceptions correct.

Q&A

Can I say 'in Tuesday morning'?

No, it should be 'on Tuesday morning'. Use 'on' when a specific day is mentioned.

What preposition should I use with night?

Use 'at' with night, as in at night and tonight.

Is it correct to say 'Good night' to greet someone?

No, 'Good night' is used when saying goodbye or referring to sleep.

Can I say 'last night' instead of 'yesterday night'?

Yes, 'last night' is the correct phrase to use to refer to the previous night.

How can I master prepositions of time?

Practice and review the rules, pay attention to patterns and exceptions, and use them regularly in your conversations.

Timestamped Summary

01:00Different prepositions are used for different times of day, such as in the morning, at night, and on Tuesday morning.

06:59When a specific day is mentioned, use the preposition 'on' with prepositional phrases like on Sunday morning.

09:11Exceptions include using 'at' with night, as in at night and tonight.

12:44When saying goodbye or referring to sleep, use 'good night' instead of 'hello'.

14:05Mastering prepositions of time requires practice and review to get the patterns and exceptions correct.