Prepositions of time Exercises in Italian language

Prepositions of time in Italian are essential for expressing when events occur, and they can often be a tricky aspect of the language for learners to master. These prepositions help to specify moments, durations, and frequencies, providing clarity and context to sentences. Some of the most commonly used prepositions of time include "a" (at/in), "da" (since/from), "in" (in), "su" (on), and "per" (for). Understanding how to use these prepositions correctly will significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Italian, whether you're discussing daily routines, planning future events, or recounting past experiences. In these grammar exercises, you'll have the opportunity to practice using prepositions of time in various contexts and sentences. Each exercise is designed to reinforce your understanding and help you recognize patterns in their usage. By working through these activities, you'll become more confident in your ability to choose the correct preposition and apply it accurately in conversation and writing. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide valuable practice to help you master the nuances of Italian prepositions of time.

Exercise 1

<p>1. Il treno parte *alle* 8:00 del mattino (preposition for time with specific hours).</p> <p>2. La festa è *di* sera (preposition indicating part of the day).</p> <p>3. L'ufficio chiude *a* mezzanotte (preposition for exact time).</p> <p>4. Il negozio è aperto *dalle* 9:00 *alle* 19:00 (prepositions for start and end times).</p> <p>5. Vado in palestra *di* lunedì e giovedì (preposition for days of the week).</p> <p>6. Il concerto è stato rimandato *a* settembre (preposition indicating a month).</p> <p>7. Ci vediamo *tra* un'ora (preposition for an interval of time).</p> <p>8. Lavoro *da* mattina a sera (preposition indicating the starting point of time).</p> <p>9. Studio italiano *da* tre anni (preposition indicating duration).</p> <p>10. La lezione inizia *tra* cinque minuti (preposition indicating time in the future).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Il treno parte *alle* 7:00 del mattino (time on the clock).</p> <p>2. La festa è *di* sera (part of the day).</p> <p>3. Marco va in vacanza *a* luglio (month of the year).</p> <p>4. Il negozio è chiuso *di* domenica (day of the week).</p> <p>5. L'ufficio apre *alle* 9:00 (time on the clock).</p> <p>6. Loro si vedono *in* primavera (season of the year).</p> <p>7. Il film inizia *alle* 20:30 (specific time).</p> <p>8. La scuola comincia *a* settembre (month of the year).</p> <p>9. Ci vediamo *di* mattina (part of the day).</p> <p>10. Il museo è aperto *di* lunedì (day of the week).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Il treno parte *alle* cinque del pomeriggio (preposition indicating time).</p> <p>2. La festa è *a* mezzanotte (preposition indicating specific time).</p> <p>3. Il negozio è chiuso *di* domenica (preposition indicating day of the week).</p> <p>4. Ci vediamo *tra* dieci minuti (preposition indicating a period of time in the future).</p> <p>5. Sono nato *nel* 1990 (preposition indicating a year).</p> <p>6. La scuola finisce *alle* tre e mezza (preposition indicating time of the day).</p> <p>7. Studio italiano *da* tre anni (preposition indicating duration).</p> <p>8. Il concerto inizia *alle* otto di sera (preposition indicating start time).</p> <p>9. Lavoro *di* mattina (preposition indicating part of the day).</p> <p>10. Andiamo in vacanza *in* agosto (preposition indicating month).</p>
 

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