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My photo was taken on March vs My photo was taken in March

Both phrases are correct, but "my photo was taken in March" is the more commonly used and appropriate construction. The preposition "in" is typically used to indicate the month when something happened.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 4628 views

My photo was taken on March

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "on" is not used to indicate a month.

The correct preposition to use when referring to a month is "in."

My photo was taken in March

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use the preposition "in" when referring to a specific month to indicate when an event or action took place.

Examples:

  • My photo was taken in March, right before the lockdown.
  • The wedding was in March, just before the start of spring.
  • She was born in March, during a snowstorm.
  • The conference is scheduled in March, so mark your calendar.
  • In March, the cherry blossoms bloom beautifully.

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