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Grammar · B1 · 1 min

Prepositions of time: 6 common mistakes

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Key points

last MondayNo word before next, last or this. Not: on last Monday.
on the morning of the interviewA specific morning takes on. Not: in the morning of the interview.
on the same dayA particular day takes on. Not: at the same day.
for 1 hourFor says how long. Not: during 1 hour.
at the end of the interviewThe end is the point where it finishes. Not: in the end of the interview.
by FridayBy means not later than Friday. Not: send it back until Friday.

Quick quiz

3 questions

My job interview was ___ last Monday.

I waited ___ 1 hour.

I have to send it back ___ Friday.

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