English dates exercises with answers
- 11.03.2026
- 10 minutes to read
The use of dates in English has its own peculiarities, which often become the cause of errors in students. It is important to know not only how to write a date, but also what preposition to use and how to read it aloud correctly. For example, the word order in English dates is different from many other languages. Therefore, even a simple date phrase is sometimes questionable. In the exercises below you can practice using dates in English and test your knowledge in practice. Try the exercises and make sure you are confident in this topic.
Exercise 1. Choose the correct preposition (on / in / at)
In English, different prepositions are used to denote dates and times. The preposition on is used with specific dates and days of the week, for example, on Monday or on July 5. The preposition in is used with months, years, seasons and longer periods of time, such as in April, in 2022 or in summer. The preposition at is usually used with holidays and precise moments in time, such as at Christmas or at midnight. Read the sentences and choose the correct preposition on, in, or at.
Example:
My birthday is ___ May 12.
Answer: on.
✅ You will find the answers to all the exercises at the end of the page.
Choose the correct preposition (on / in / at)
Exercise 1
1. I was born ___ 2001.
2. The meeting is ___ Monday.
3. We usually visit our relatives ___ Christmas.
4. She started her new job ___ September.
5. The conference will take place ___ May 14.
6. They moved to London ___ 2015.
7. We always decorate the house ___ Christmas Eve.
8. The festival happens ___ summer.
9. Many people travel ___ New Year.
10. Our final exam is ___ Friday.
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Exercise 2. Complete the sentence with the date
Read the sentence and write the date from the brackets correctly in English. Use the correct preposition and word order.
Example:
The company was founded ___ (14.02.2010).
Answer: on February 14th, 2010
1. My sister moved to London ___ (01.03.2019).
2. The international conference started ___ (22.05.2022).
3. The new shopping center opened ___ (03.11.2017).
4. Our team won the championship ___ (21.06.2021).
5. The famous writer was born ___ (02.04.1965).
6. The company announced its new project ___ (23.09.2020).
7. My grandparents bought their first house ___ (31.07.1978).
8. The art exhibition opened ___ (12.10.2015).
9. The university celebrated its anniversary ___ (15.02.2000).
10. The final concert took place ___ (24.08.2023).
✅ You will find the answers to all the exercises at the end of the page.
Answers
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- 1. b
- 2. a
- 3. c
- 4. b
- 5. a
- 6. b
- 7. a
- 8. b
- 9. c
- 10. a
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- 1. on March 1st, 2019
- 2. on May 22nd, 2022
- 3. on November 3rd, 2017
- 4. on June 21st, 2021
- 5. on April 2nd, 1965
- 6. on September 23rd, 2020
- 7. on July 31st, 1978
- 8. on October 12th, 2015
- 9. on February 15th, 2000
- 10. on August 24th, 2023
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