Everyday English 18-12-2025


Use “in” for the general parts of the day – in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening – and “at” for night as a whole period – at night.​

Rule in simple words

  • We say: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening (general time of day).​

  • We say: at night (general night time, not a specific clock time).​

  • Special case: “in the night” is possible but less common, and usually means “during the night, at some moment in the night,” often in stories (e.g., “I heard a noise in the night”).​

10‑question sharable quiz (choose “in” or “at”)


In or At – Parts of the Day Quiz

Choose: in or at

Complete each sentence with the correct preposition: in or at.

1. I usually study English ___ the evening.

2. We drink coffee ___ the morning before work.

3. He likes to go for a walk ___ the afternoon.

4. They often watch movies ___ night.

5. My father reads the newspaper ___ the morning.

6. She feels very tired ___ night after work.

7. I go jogging ___ the morning and yoga ___ the evening.


8. We rarely go out ___ the afternoon in summer.

9. The streets are very quiet ___ night in our village.

10. I prefer to do difficult work ___ the morning, not ___ night.


In or At – Parts of the Day Quiz

Choose: in or at

Complete each sentence with the correct preposition: in or at.

1. I usually study English ___ the evening.

2. We drink coffee ___ the morning before work.

3. He likes to go for a walk ___ the afternoon.

4. They often watch movies ___ night.

5. My father reads the newspaper ___ the morning.

6. She feels very tired ___ night after work.

7. I go jogging ___ the morning and yoga ___ the evening.


8. We rarely go out ___ the afternoon in summer.

9. The streets are very quiet ___ night in our village.

10. I prefer to do difficult work ___ the morning, not ___ night.


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