Representing when, where, how and why

Representing when

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Using prepositional phrases: zero

Prepositions indicating a specific time or day, eg at, on, in, cannot be used:

when a time expression begins with last, this, or next:

I went last Saturday. (Bank of English)

They're expecting 1,000 people to turn up this Sunday.
(Bank of English)

Until then, we'll see you next week. (Bank of English)

before yesterday, today, and tomorrow:

I didn't do much yesterday. (Bank of English)

They must be the best translation available today.
(Bank of English)

She'll be appearing tomorrow and on Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall. (Bank of English)

when a time expression begins with every or all:

We handle a lot of this type of inquiry every month.
(SCMP 12/3/93)

She did this all week. (Bank of English)

 Introduction
 Using clauses
 Using prepositional phrases: at
 Using prepositional phrases: on
 Using prepositional phrases: in
 Using prepositional phrases: at about and at around
 Using prepositional phrases: in time and on time
 Using prepositional phrases: from ... to ... and between ... and ...
 Using prepositional phrases: zero
 Using noun groups
 Using adverbs