Prepositions of Time Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.5.1.A

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Prepositions are the parts of speech that normally come just before a noun or pronoun with the purpose of relating them to a section of the clause itself. They can be used to place things in a room or discuss the position of a thing such as its movement and direction. Their overall goal is to provide an observer or reader with a better sense of the state of noun or nouns. There are also prepositions that are used to discuss a specific period of time or general timing. The three prepositions of time are the words: at, in, and on. With these three simple words we can endlessly describe the state of noun and pronouns to one another. These worksheets will help students learn to identify them in sentences and properly use them in their own writing.

Prepositions of Time Worksheets To Print:

In, on, or at... - Fill in the blank to complete each sentence.

Complete It - Choose a preposition to complete each sentence below

Holidays - All these sentences are related to a well known holiday or celebration.

Slap It On - This is somewhat of a rapid fire activity for you to practice with.

Sentences and Not - This is basically a combination of what we asked you to do on previous worksheets, but in one combined worksheet.

Wordy - These sentences have many moving parts that you must navigate.

Picture Thoughts - Colorful pictures are included to illustrate timing that you must master.

Fill Ins - This can be used for a quick quiz to see where your students are at with this skill.

Use It For Now - Which of these terms would you use to talk about each instance?

Write Me Something - Answer each prompt with a complete sentence that indicates timing.

One Day - Write a paragraph about what you did one day last week. Be specific about the dates and times of each activity.

Rapid Fire Sentences - You will need to compose three sentences and then answer a series of rapid fire responses.

Thrown In the Deep End - You will need to put everything you learned into this worksheet.

Compose Sentences - You will need to create your own sentences with a series of stipulations.

Finish It Off - You are given partial sentences that require you to complete them.

What are the Commonly Used Prepositions of Time?

Prepositions are words or groups of words used before a noun or pronoun to show the relationship of time, direction, place, or location between them and other parts of the sentence. Prepositions of time specifically mean the terms will communicate the specific time at which something happens.


For example,

I wake up every day at 8 am.

The party is on Sunday.

Adam was born in 2014.

This way, prepositions help us comprehend what's being said.

 

Some common prepositions of time are: in, on, at, to, from, until, since, for, after, before, during, and by. Improve your vocabulary and add fluency to your speech by having a look at this detailed list of prepositions of time and how to use them in sentences.

 

In - In shows the happenings in an unspecific time frame – days, months, years, centuries, or seasons.


Usage:
- Elon Musk was born in 1971.
- I love to go to the park in the evening.
- The kids will have their holidays in spring.

 

On- A specific day or date is indicated by using on.


Usage:
- I'll see him on the 17th.
- The family dinner is on Sunday.
- Adam is reaching New York on the 5th of March.

 

At - At indicates the exact time of happening.


Usage:
- The bank closes at 5 pm.
- He rang the bell at 6:30.
- I'll get to see my sister at Christmas.

 

From...to - From...to indicates a time-frame with a specified start and end.


Usage:
- Sally worked there from 2006 to 2008.
- He rests from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
- They will only stay here from 1 pm to 5 pm.

 

Until - Until is used to indicate a specific or unspecific time/event with an ending time.


Usage:
- He will not rest until he wins.
- They are going to wait until their father returns.
- I will keep your bag until next week.

 

Since - Since is used when you need to indicate an event from the present that began in the past.


Usage:
- Harry has been in Hogsmeade since 8 am.
- She has been in pain since the accident.
- My parents have known each other since high school.

 

For - For shows a time period in the past, present, or future.


Usage:
- He attended the school for seven years.
- Dad will be staying at the hotel for two days.
- I waited patiently for a long time.

 

Before - Before is used to show a past event or period of time starting from a specific point.


Usage:
- Ron was nervous before his interview with the Dean.
- Can we please leave before it gets worse?
- They knew the match was in their hand before the 2nd half.

 

After - After indicates a future event or period of time starting from a specific point.


Usage:
- The team felt elated after winning the match.
- The little kid stopped crying after spotting his mother.
- After waking up, Adam immediately checked his phone for notifications.

 

During - During is used to indicate the whole duration of any event or action.


Usage:
- The baby kept sleeping during the commotion.
- Nobody likes people who keep talking during a movie.
- It kept raining during our play break.

 

By - By is used to indicate the ending or happening of a certain event before its time limit.


Usage:
- I will finish the dishes by 6 pm.
- She will be back by Thursday.
- We have to submit the assignment by noon.

Prepositions of time complete the sentences by painting a whole picture of an event. This allows us to understand events better.