How to use the English prepositions: in, on, at, since, for

[Darius]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #96 "prepositions of time: for, ago, since, on, at", question 1

I graduated from college ......... 2002.

(a) since
(b) on
(c) in
(d) at

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #96 "prepositions of time: for, ago, since, on, at", answer 1

I graduated from college in 2002.

Correct answer: (c) in

Your answer was: correct
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What are the rules in using the prepositions in, on, at, since, for?

Darius

[Alan]

Could I suggest you read material I have written for the site, which may help you with the use of prepositions.

Grammar Lesson: Spot the preposition
http://www.english-test.net/lessons/48/index.html
Grammar Lesson: Prepositions or "How I got that Job"
http://www.english-test.net/lessons/4/index.html

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