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Expressions of time

Expressions of time are a little difficult in English because they don't translate directly between English and Spanish. So it is best to learn the words in terms of context.

These are the expressions (or prepositions) of time:

For, since, from...to, during, until, while, awhile, on, at, by, by the time, at last, finally, in time, on time, in

Practice

1) I'm meeting Kyle _________ nine.

2) Stay here ________ I go back for my books.

3) We'll wait here ________ ten, but then we'll have to go.

4) Chilean independence is ________ the second week of September.

5) Where you at the concert __________ Saturday?

6) All the stores are busy __________ new years day.

7) We must receive your application __________ May 31.

8) I'll call you back _______ ten minutes.

9) We only got there ___________ for the flight because it was delayed.

10) I raced bikes _________ eight years.

11) I have lived in Santiago __________ April 20, 2002.

12) Wait here ________ I go inside and get you book.

13) Be patient, wait _______ and you package will eventually come.

14) Hopefully Paola will arrive ____________ for the movie.

15) Pinochet was in power in Chile ______ 1973 ___________ 1990.

16) I think I will be done _________ five o'clock.

17) I _______ got my car fixed after waiting for two years!