Exercises

Unit 121 · at / on / in (time)

121.1

Put in at , on or in

Put in at•on or in .

1Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756.(Example)

I’ve been invited to a wedding 14 February.

Amy’s birthday is May, but I don’t know which date.

This park is popular and gets very busy weekends.

I haven’t seen Kate for a few days. I last saw her Tuesday.

Jonathan is 63. He’ll be retiring from his job two years.

I’m busy right now. I’ll be with you a moment.

Sam isn’t here the moment, but he’ll be here this afternoon.

There are usually a lot of parties New Year’s Eve.

I don’t like the dark. I try to avoid going out night.

It rained very hard the night. Did you hear it?

My car is being repaired at the garage. It will be ready two hours.

The bus station was busy. A lot of buses were leaving the same time.

Helen and David always go out for dinner their wedding anniversary.

It was a short book and easy to read. I read it a day.

midday, the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

This building is very old. It was built the fifteenth century.

The office is closed Wednesday afternoons.

In the UK many people go home to see their families Christmas.

My flight arrives 5 o’clock the morning.

The course begins 7 January and ends sometime April.

I might not be at home Tuesday morning, but I’ll be there the afternoon.

121.2

Complete the sentences

Complete the sentences. Use at•on or in + the following: the evening about 20 minutes 1756 the same time the 1920s the moment 21 July 1969 night Saturdays 11 seconds

1Mozart was born in 1756 .(Example)

If the sky is clear, you can see the stars .

After working hard during the day, I like to relax .

Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon .

It’s difficult to listen if everyone is speaking .

Jazz became popular in the United States .

I’m just going out to the shop. I’ll be back .

I don’t think we need an umbrella. It’s not raining .

Ben is a very fast runner. He can run 100 metres .

Lisa works from Monday to Friday. Sometimes she also works .

121.3

Which is correct: a, b, or both of them

1a I’ll see you on Friday.(Example)

2a I’ll see you on next Friday.(Example)

a Paul got married in April.

a I play tennis on Sunday mornings.

a We were ill at the same time.

a What are you doing at the weekend?

a Oliver was born at 10 May 1993.

a He left school last June.

a Will you be here on Tuesday?

a I don’t like driving in night.

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