Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:
The last time we discussed the matter was ____ the 14th of June last year.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → on
Complete sentence: The last time we discussed the matter was on the 14th of June last year. “The 14th of June” is a date.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) on (answer) | a day or a date (on Monday, on 15th August) | Our school reopens on the 1st of July. |
| (2) at | a clock time, such as 7 p.m. A date does not take “at”. | The meeting starts at 7 p.m. |
| (3) in | a month or a year alone (in June, in 2024). When the day is also given, we use “on”. | Our exams are in March. |
| (4) for | how long something lasts. A date is a point in time, not a length. | We talked for two hours. |