Transcript Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of Time
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Prepositions of Time
• during • before • until • throughout • after • at • on • in • for • since
during
indicates something that is happening at the same time as another event.
• • • • We ate popcorn
during
the movie.
I cried
during
the wedding ceremony.
She usually sleeps
during
an earthquake.
During
the summer, they swim every day.
before
• • • • I lived in Pennsylvania
before
living in California.
She takes her vitamins
before
eating breakfast.
He will study
before
taking the test.
Before
you call for an appointment, check your schedule.
until
shows continuance of an action or condition • • • • • I will celebrate
until
my birthday is over.
Until
the sun goes down, he will go fishing.
They play tennis
until
the lights go out.
She will live an active life
until
she dies.
It begs for food
until
it gets some.
throughout
during the whole time or action; from beginning to end • • • I listened carefully to the president
throughout
his speech.
We promised to remain faithful
throughout
our marriage.
Throughout
the entire show, he yawned.
after
• • • • • • They drank a lot of water
after
they ran.
I usually watch TV
after
work.
After
class, we will go out to lunch.
He recovered
after
he had the flu.
Can you put the book away
after
you read it?
We will relax
after
the plane lands.
indicates age or a specific time • • • • •
At
65, he continues to exercise.
You can vote in an election
at
age 21.
The party starts
at
6:00.
I go to bed early
at
night.
The movie will end
at
8:30.
at
on
used for specific times such as dates and days of the week • • • • My birthday is
on
February 13.
Her appointment is
on
Tuesday.
On
the weekend, I often do laundry.
We attend class
on
Monday and Wednesday.
in
used for nonspecific times during a day, month, season or year • • • • • He drinks coffee
in
the morning.
Do you plant flowers
in
the spring?
We were born
in
1960.
My birthday is
in
February.
They watch TV
in
the evening.
indicates duration of time • • • • • I have known them
for
15 years.
They will be on vacation
for
one week.
We danced
for
three hours.
He owned the car
for
a long time.
She has attended class
for
a brief time.
for
since
from a specific time in the past • • • • She has studied English
since
2010.
He has been a singer
since
childhood.
We have been awake
since
12:00.
Have you driven a car
since
your accident?
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