This A1 grammar test checks how well learners use the prepositions of time in, on and at with clock times, days, dates, months, years, seasons and parts of the day. It also covers negatives, questions and common phrases with no preposition, such as every Sunday and tomorrow. It suits beginner learners and teachers who want a quick classroom or homework check.
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About this test
This A1 grammar test checks how well learners use the prepositions of time in, on and at with clock times, days, dates, months, years, seasons and parts of the day. It also covers negatives, questions and common phrases with no preposition, such as every Sunday and tomorrow. It suits beginner learners and teachers who want a quick classroom or homework check.
Topics covered
at + clock timeson + days and datesin + months, years and seasonsParts of the dayNo preposition (every, next, tomorrow)Negatives and questionsFinding common mistakes
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Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
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Notes for teachers
Use this test after introducing the basic rule: at for clock times, on for days and dates, and in for months, years, seasons and longer periods. It targets typical A1 errors such as 'in Monday', 'at Friday morning', 'in 3 April' and adding a preposition before every, next or tomorrow. Part 2 includes error-spotting items that work well for pair discussion. As a follow-up, ask learners to write five sentences about their own week using in, on and at.
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