Try these Copy and complete each sentence by adding the most suitable preposition of time from the box. One has been done for you. for
during
after
at
on
since
following
throughout
1. Rafael has been waiting for three days. 2. Craig needed a large glass of water 3. Tessa ate a biscuit
training.
teatime. playing.
4. Jasper tidied his room 5. Edward has a lie-in
Saturdays.
6. Jody has been dancing
she was six years old.
7. Nora’s grandfather was asleep, and snored 8. Florence needed a drink
the film!
the night.
Now try these Copy and extend these sentences by adding a preposition of time and some extra information. For example: Charlie was nervous… during her piano exam. 1. Lucy wanted to giggle… 2. Samir has played the trumpet… 3. Xander went to meet his friends… 4. We went to see the film… 5. The bus arrived… 6. Rowena tried not to panic…
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