Languages › English as a Second Language English Learner Quiz In, On, At with Times and Dates Do you know the rules of 'in', 'on', and 'at' with times? I'm Not Sure!. Jamie Grill / Tetra images / Getty Images English as a Second Language Grammar Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Business English Resources for Teachers By Kenneth Beare Kenneth Beare English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. Let's meet _____ six o'clock. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'at' with times of the day. 2. He was born _____ July. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'in' with months of the year; in April, in January, etc. 3. I went there _____ 1978. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'in' with specific years; in 2009, in 1987, etc. 4. She'll be at work _____ Friday. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'on' with days of the week; on Monday, on Saturday, etc. 5. We met _____ Christmas day. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'on' with specific special days throughout the year; on Christmas day, on Independence day, etc. 6. They drove to Rochester ______ September 15th. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'on' with specific calendar days throughout the year; October 23rd, November 2nd, etc. 7. We arrived in this country _____ October. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'in' with specific months of the year; in April, in March, etc. 8. I love to go shopping _____ Christmas time. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'at' with times of the year; at Christmas time, at winter time, etc. 9. We get up early ______ the morning. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'in' with morning, afternoon, and evening, but not with 'night'. 10. Do you dream _____ night? in on at Correct Wrong Use 'in' with morning, afternoon, and evening, but not with 'night'. 11. What do you like doing _____ Fridays? in on at Correct Wrong Use 'on' with days of the week; on Monday, on Saturday, etc. 12. He's working on his homework _____ the moment. in on at Correct Wrong Use 'at the moment' to express something that is happening right now. 13. I lived in the US _____ the 1980s. In On At Correct Wrong Use 'in' with specific years, as well as groups of years; in the 1970s, in the 2000s, etc. 14. I'll see you _____ a few weeks. In On At Correct Wrong Use 'in' to refer to an amount of time from now until a future moment. 15. We like going to the movies _____ the evening. In On At Correct Wrong Use 'in' with morning, afternoon, and evening, but not with 'night'. English Learner Quiz In, On, At with Times and Dates You got: % Correct. You Know of Your Prepositions! You know your English!. Andrew Rich / Vetta / Getty Images Congratulations! You understand how to use 'in', 'on', and 'at' with times and dates. Keep learning English and you'll be fluent soon! Share Your Results English Learner Quiz In, On, At with Times and Dates You got: % Correct. You Understand Most of the Rules You've done well on your lessons. Anton Violin / Moment / Getty Images You understand most of the rules when using 'in', 'on' and 'at' with time and dates. Review some more and keep learning English. Share Your Results English Learner Quiz In, On, At with Times and Dates You got: % Correct. You Need to Brush Up on In On and At You'll need to study more!. John Fedele / Blend Images / Getty Images Don't worry too much. Using prepositions in English is difficult. Brush up your understanding following some of these suggestions. Share Your Results