I woke up ---- five oclock ---- the morning.a)in / inb)at / onc)at / i...
Explanation:
The correct answer is C: "at / in".
- "At" is used to indicate a specific point in time, such as "at five o'clock".
- "In" is used to indicate a period of time, such as "in the morning".
Therefore, the sentence should be written as "I woke up at five o'clock in the morning".
Let's break down the options and explain why the others are incorrect:
- Option A: "in / in" - This is incorrect because "in" should be used to indicate a period of time, not a specific point in time.
- Option B: "at / on" - This is incorrect because "on" is used to indicate specific days or dates, not a period of time like "morning".
- Option D: "at / at" - This is incorrect because "at" should be used to indicate a specific point in time, and "at" should not be repeated in the sentence.
In conclusion, the correct answer is C: "at / in".
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I woke up ---- five oclock ---- the morning.a)in / inb)at / onc)at / i...
Understanding Prepositions of Time
When discussing times of day, specific prepositions are used to convey accurate meanings. In the given sentence, "I woke up ---- five o'clock ---- the morning," the correct choice is "at / in."
Correct Answer: "at / in"
- "at" five o'clock:
- The preposition *"at"* is used for specific times.
- Example: "I will meet you at 5 PM."
- "in" the morning:
- The preposition *"in"* is used for parts of the day, months, and years.
- Example: "I usually exercise in the morning."
Why Option 'C' is Correct
- Combining "at" and "in":
- The phrase combines both prepositions correctly:
- "at five o'clock" indicates the specific time.
- "in the morning" specifies the broader period of time.
- Clarity in Meaning:
- This combination clearly conveys that the action of waking up happened at a specific time within the larger timeframe of the morning.
Review of Other Options
- Option A: "in / in":
- Incorrect as "in" does not fit for specific times.
- Option B: "at / on":
- Incorrect since "on" is used for days or dates, not parts of the day.
- Option D: "at / at":
- Incorrect because it redundantly uses "at" for both, failing to specify the broader timeframe.
By understanding these nuances in preposition usage, one can enhance their clarity in communication.