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Prepositions of time: in, on, at
Use in for months/years/long periods, on for days/dates, and at for exact times.
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Call me at six.
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The meeting is on Monday.
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I was born in 2003.
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By for deadlines
Use by when something must happen no later than a specific time.
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I need it by five.
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Please reply by tomorrow.
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Finish it by Friday.
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53.
For vs since
Use for with a period of time and since with the starting point.
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She has worked here for two months.
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I have lived here since 2021.
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I have lived here for five years.
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54.
From...to
Use from and to to describe a range of time, place, or movement.
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We travelled from Bengaluru to Mysuru.
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The office is open from Monday to Friday.
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I work from nine to six.
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55.
Because for reason
Use because + clause to explain a reason.
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We cancelled it because of the rain.
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She left because it was late.
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I stayed home because I was tired.
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56.
Because of + noun
Use because of + noun or noun phrase.
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He was late because of the bus.
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The match was cancelled because of traffic.
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We stayed home because of the rain.
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57.
So for result
Use so + clause to show a result.
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She was busy, so she couldn't come.
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It was raining, so we stayed inside.
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I was tired, so I went home.
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58.
Although / though for contrast
Use although or though to connect contrasting ideas.
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I went out although it was raining.
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Though it was difficult, she continued.
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Although I was tired, I kept working.
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But for contrast
Use but to connect two contrasting ideas.
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It is simple but useful.
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She is young, but she is experienced.
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I wanted to go, but I was busy.
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And for addition
Use and to add related information.
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We bought food and drinks.
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She works and studies.
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I called him and sent a message.
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