Unit 7: Traffic
Part 3: Grammar
Language focus - prepositions of time/place (in/on/at)
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Grammar: Prepositions of Time and Place (in/on/at)
11. Prepositions of Time (Giới từ chỉ thời gian)
IN, ON, AT for Time
| Preposition | Use | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| IN | months, years, seasons, parts of day | in May, in 2024, in summer, in the morning |
| ON | days, dates, specific days | on Monday, on June 1st, on Christmas Day |
| AT | specific times, night, weekend | at 7 o'clock, at night, at the weekend |
Traffic examples:
- I go to school at 7 o'clock every day.
- The traffic is heavy in the morning.
- She has a driving test on Friday.
- Buses are less frequent at night.
22. Prepositions of Place (Giới từ chỉ nơi chốn)
IN, ON, AT for Place
| Preposition | Use | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| IN | country, city, town, room, neighborhood | in Vietnam, in Hanoi, in the classroom |
| ON | street name, surface, floor | on Nguyen Hue Street, on the floor |
| AT | specific address, point, building | at 123 Main Street, at the bus stop |
Traffic examples:
- We live in Hanoi.
- The bus stop is on Nguyen Hue Street.
- I'll meet you at the bus station.
- She is waiting at the traffic lights.
33. Examples with Traffic Context
Practice Sentences (Traffic Context)
IN:
- Many people live in big cities.
- There are many cars in the street.
- I go to school in the morning.
- We travel in summer.
ON:
- The shop is on Tran Phu Street.
- He goes to work on Monday.
- Walk on the pavement.
- My birthday is on June 15th.
AT:
- She is at the bus stop.
- The train leaves at 9:30 AM.
- We arrived at the airport.
- Meet me at the traffic lights.
44. Important Notes and Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes (Lỗi thường gặp)
Mistake 1:
I live on Hanoi. ❌
I live in Hanoi. ✅ (Use IN for cities/countries)
Mistake 2:
The bus stop is in Nguyen Hue Street. ❌
The bus stop is on Nguyen Hue Street. ✅ (Use ON for streets)
Mistake 3:
She arrives in 7 o'clock. ❌
She arrives at 7 o'clock. ✅ (Use AT for specific times)
Mistake 4:
We have a test at Monday. ❌
We have a test on Monday. ✅ (Use ON for days)