GUIA DE TRABAJO

 Lea atentamente el texto.

 Escriba los datos más importantes en su agenda o libreta de apuntes.
 Responda los ejercicios que se proponen.

1. PREPOSICIONES

1.1. Preposiciones de tiempo At, in, on –

1.1.1. At se utiliza con las horas, algunos periodos festivos y otras expresiones:

at half past six. at the weekend / at weekends at night

at three o´clock at Easter at the end of (June...)
at midday at Christmas at the beginning of ....
at midnight at the moment
at present

1.1.2. In acompaña a las partes del día (excepto night), meses, estaciones, años y
siglos:

in the morning in summer/spring.... in 5 minutes/one hour

in the afternoon in July/May.....
in the evening in 1965
in the 21st century

1.1.3. On precede a los días de la semana y fechas concretas:

on Monday/Tuesday.... on Saturday night

on 20th May on Wednesday afternoon
on Christmas Day on Monday morning
on New Year´s Eve on Thursday evening
on St. Patrick´s Day

1.1.4. Cuando la expresión de tiempo va precedida de last, next o every, no se

usa ninguna preposición:

Last week I went to the cinema

I´ll see you next Monday.
I visit him every Sunday.

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1.2. Preposiciones de lugar In, at, on y to

1.2.1. In se utiliza generalmente cuando estamos dentro de un lugar cerrado o en

una zona delimitada:

We´re playing in the park.

They swim in the sea.
I fish in the lake.
She´s in the kitchen / living room / bedroom / garden.
I´m still in Italy / in the south of England.
We had dinner in a restaurant.
The stars are in the sky.
In a car
In a taxi
In bed

1.2.2. On puede referirse a estar sobre una superficie, pero también se utiliza con
estas
expresiones:

On a bus On the way (de camino)

On a plane You´re on my way (estás en medio)
On a train
On a bike / motorbike
On horse
On foot

1.2.3. At expresa, en general, una situación más concreta que in:

at home at the bus stop at the end of at the airport

at school at the traffic lights at the beginning of at the station
at university at the door at the top (of) at the theatre
at work at the bottom (of) at a party
at the doctor´s
at the hairdresser´s
at the grocer´s
at Melinda´s
at my parents´

1.2.4. To indica movimiento hacia un lugar:

We´re going to the cinema.

Let´s walk to the park.
They´ll fly to Italy.
I drive to work every morning.

VOCABULARIO

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Cuerpo Body Pierna Leg
Cabeza Head Rodilla Knee
Cuello Neck Pie Foot (feet)
Hombro Shoulder Uña Nail
Brazo Arm Músculo Muscle
Codo Elbow Hueso Bone
Mano Hand Piel Skin
Dedo Finger Pelo Hair
Pecho Chest Espalda Back
Barriga Belly
Universe Isla Island
Universo
Estrella Star Montaña Mountain
Sol Sun Valle Valley
Planeta Planet Río River
Tierra Earth Lago Lake
Satélite Satellite Selva Jungle
Luna Moon Bosque Forest
Atmósfera Atmosphere Desierto Desert

2. EJERCICIOS

1. Complete with at, in, on.

1. ...... night 6. ...... the evening 11. ...... 1996
2. ...... Christmas Day 7. ...... Tuesday 12. ...... the 15th century
3. ...... 17.30 8. ...... 8th June 13. ......the end of my course
4. ...... May 9. ...... weekends 14. ...... the morning
5. ...... summer 10....... Tuesday afternoon 15. ...... half past two

2. Write at, in, on or /.

1. We often go on holiday ...... summer.
2. I saw Brenda ...... last week.
3. Do you want to go to the cinema ...... the weekend?
4. James isn´t here ...... the moment.
5. Are you coming ...... Tuesday morning?
6. See you ...... next Friday!
7. I´m almost ready. We can go out ...... 10 minutes.
8. The film starts ...... 7.30.
9. The factory opened ...... 2002.
10. We live ...... the 21st century.
11. Her birthday is ...... 22nd May.
12. Sally met her boyfriend ...... last summer.
13. We have lunch ...... midday.
14. They´re coming ...... the afternoon.
15. His friends got married ...... New Year´s Eve.

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3. If the preposition is wrong, write the correct one in the blank. If it´s correct,
write ok.
1. My birthday is in 23rd May. ......
2. The train leaves in 10 minutes. ......
3. It doesn´t rain much on winter. ......
4. The film starts at 10 o´clock. ......
5. The plane arrives at Tuesday. ......
6. We have lessons on Monday morning. ......
7. In Christmas Day the shops close. ......
8. I play tennis in the weekend. ......

Answers
Exercise 1:
1. at night 6. in the evening 11. in 1996

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2. on Christmas Day 7. on Tuesday 12. in the 15th century
3. at 17.30 8. on 8th June 13. at the end of my course
4. in May 9. at weekends 14. in the morning
5. in summer 10.on Tuesday afternoon 15. at half past two
Exercise 2:
1. We often go on holiday in summer.
2. I saw Brenda last week.
3. Do you want to go to the cinema at the weekend?
4. James isn´t here at the moment.
5. Are you coming on Tuesday morning?
6. See you next Friday!
7. I´m almost ready. We can go out in 10 minutes.
8. The film starts at 7.30.
9. The factory opened in 2002.
10. We live in the 21st century.
11. Her birthday is on 22nd May.
12. Sally met her boyfriend last summer.
13. We have lunch at midday.
14. They´re coming in the afternoon.
15. His friends got married on New Year´s Eve.
Exercise 3:
1. On
2. Ok
3. In
4. Ok
5. On
6. Ok
7. On
8. At