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The pyramid of time using at on in English lesson

What will I learn from the English lesson time using at on in?

This lesson you will learn how to use the 3 words at, on and  in to talk about time.

The pyramid of time

talking about time using at on in

At

When using the word 'at' you are telling someone that you are going to do something at a certain time. 

Examples

At 5pm I will be leaving work.

At 4am the storm woke me up.

You can only use at when talking about hours.

On

On is used when talking about a certain hour, day,  date or an event.

Examples

On my birthday I will have a party.

On friday we are going on hoilday

In

Can be used to talk about any time. weeks, months, year, minutes, day or night.

Examples

In the morning i am going to the dentist.

In 5 minutes the train is leaving.

In the 1800.

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