Exercise 3: Time Prepositions | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which preposition correctly completes this sentence: 'The train departs ______ 6 PM.'?

(A) on

(B) at

(C) in

(D) between

Correct Answer: 1B

Question 2:  In which sentence is the time preposition used correctly?

(A) She arrives on Monday.

(B) We have a meeting between the afternoon.

(C) They will meet you in Friday.

(D) The movie starts at 8 PM.

Correct Answer: 2D

Question 3:  Select the appropriate preposition for this sentence: 'The concert is scheduled _______ Saturday.'

(A) on

(B) at

(C) in

(D) between

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  Which preposition indicates a point in time?

(A) On

(B) In

(C) At

(D) Between

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'The event will take place _____ the evening.'

(A) on

(B) at

(C) in

(D) between

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  Identify the sentence with the incorrect use of a time preposition.

(A) He wakes up at dawn.

(B) They usually go for a walk at evening.

(C) The party starts at 7 PM.

(D) She arrived at the airport on time.

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Which preposition is correct in the sentence: 'The meeting begins _____ 10 AM'?

(A) at

(B) on

(C) in

(D) between

Correct Answer: 7A

Question 8:  Select the appropriate preposition: 'Her birthday is ______ April 15th.'

(A) on

(B) at

(C) in

(D) between

Correct Answer: 8C

Question 9:  Choose the correct preposition for this sentence: 'The class will start ______ 9 o'clock.'

(A) on

(B) at

(C) in

(D) between

Correct Answer: 9B

Question 10:  Which preposition is used to describe the end of a period of time?

(A) On

(B) In

(C) At

(D) Between

Correct Answer: 10B