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Why should we not use a preposition here?



 
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Why should we not use a preposition here? #1 (permalink) Thu Jun 08, 2006 14:37 pm   Why should we not use a preposition here?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #203 "Prepositions of Time and Date (1)", question 3

I don't know what time they'll be back ......... this evening, if at all. It all depends on the road conditions today.

(a) for
(b) in
(c) (none)

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #203 "Prepositions of Time and Date (1)", answer 3

I don't know what time they'll be back this evening, if at all. It all depends on the road conditions today.

Correct answer: (c) (none)

Your answer was: incorrect
I don't know what time they'll be back in this evening, if at all. It all depends on the road conditions today.
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Why can't we write like this:
I don't know what time they'll be back in this evening, if at all. It all depends on the road conditions today.

why should we not use a preposition here.

Thanks,

Pavan
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Why should we not use a preposition here? #2 (permalink) Sun Jun 11, 2006 16:58 pm   Why should we not use a preposition here?
 

Hi Pavan

You can say in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening.

However, when you use the word this, then you cannot use the word in:
We're going to a party this evening.

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