Time Prepositional Phrases - Advanced Exercises

Complete each sentence by typing the correct time-related prepositional phrase from the three options shown in parentheses.

1. She considered many options, but _____ she chose to study medicine. (at the moment / in the end / for the time being)

2. The weather is nice _____, but the forecast says rain is coming tomorrow. (for the time being / in the long run / in the end)

3. Living abroad can be lonely _____. It takes a while to make friends. (at the moment / at times / in the end)

4. The building work was noisy, but the neighbours were patient and _____ it was finished. (at times / at once / in due course)

5. She was offered a promotion on the spot and accepted _____. (in the long run / at once / from time to time)

6. I check my old school friends' social media profiles _____, just to see how they're doing. (from time to time / in the long run / at once)

7. These old pipes will need replacing _____, but they'll last a few more years. (in due course / at once / at the moment)

8. We had many problems during the project, but _____ we delivered it successfully. (at times / in the end / for the time being)

9. I'm using a borrowed laptop _____. Mine is being repaired and should be ready next week. (for the time being / in the end / in the long run)

10. Exercise is difficult to start, but _____ you'll feel much healthier and stronger. (for the time being / at once / in the long run)

11. _____, I don't have any plans for the summer. I haven't decided yet. (In the end / In due course / At the moment)

12. The job can be stressful _____, especially during the busy season. (in the end / at once / at times)

13. We argued about it for hours, but _____ we agreed to go to Italy for our holiday. (in the end / at the moment / at times)

14. Please be patient. The information you requested will be sent to you _____. (in due course / at once / at times)

15. She still thinks about her university days _____. Those were happy years. (from time to time / in the long run / in the end)

16. I need a response from you _____. We cannot wait any longer. (from time to time / at once / in due course)

17. Working from home saves money _____. You spend less on transport and lunch over the years. (at times / at once / in the long run)

18. We're staying with friends _____ while we look for a house to rent. (in the long run / for the time being / in due course)

19. She finds the commute exhausting _____, but most days she manages well. (at once / in the end / at times)

20. The doctor said I should avoid coffee _____, at least until the test results come back. (from time to time / in the end / for the time being)