Prepositions 'in' 'at' 'on' in English
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In this chapter the prepositions 'in', 'at' and 'on' will be explained.These prepositions can be used in different ways, not just in terms of place.
Lesson outline
Hide- 1.The English preposition 'in'
- 1.1. 'in' as a preposition of place
- 1.2.'in' as a preposition of time
- 1.3.Other uses of 'in'
- 2.The English preposition 'on'
- 2.1.'on' as a preposition of place
- 2.2.'on' as a preposition of time
- 2.3.Other uses of 'on'
- 3.The English preposition 'at'
- 3.1.'at' as a preposition of place
- 3.2.'at' as a preposition of time
- 3.3.Other uses of 'at'
- 4.Exercises
- 4.1.English fill in exercise prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
- 4.2.Exercise choose the English prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
The English preposition 'in'
The English preposition 'in' can mainly be used in two ways:
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1) 'in' as a preposition of place
First of all the preposition 'in' is often used to indicate a less specific location or place. The table below shows the different uses of 'in'.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| Open or closed spaces |
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| Geographic locations |
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| Inside objects |
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| Rooms/parts in the house |
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2) 'in' as a preposition of time
The preposition 'in' is also used as a preposition of time. It indicates time in an unspecific way. The table below shows how 'in' is used to indicate time.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| Years |
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| Months |
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| Seasons |
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| Parts of the day |
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| Periods of time |
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3) Other uses of 'in'
Besides as a preposition of place and time, 'in' has some other uses. The table below shows other situations in which the preposition 'in' is used.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| Shape, color or size |
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| Belief, opinion, interest or feeling |
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The English preposition 'on'
The English preposition 'on' can mainly be used in two ways:
1) 'on' as a preposition of place
The preposition 'on' is used to refer to a specific place or situation.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| Surfaces |
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| Public transportation |
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Floors of a building |
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| Body parts |
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| Media |
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2) 'on' as a preposition of time
The preposition 'on' is used as a preposition of time to refer to days of the week and dates.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| Days of the week |
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| Dates |
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| Holidays with 'day' |
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3) Other uses of 'on'
Besides as a preposition of place and time, 'on' has some other uses. The table below shows the other situations in which the preposition 'on' is used.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| To indicate the state of something |
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| Devices or machines |
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The English preposition 'at'
The English preposition 'at' can mainly be used in two ways:
1) 'at' as a preposition of place
The preposition 'at' is used in front of nouns that describe spaces to indicate that the person is inside.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| Closed spaces |
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| After the verb 'arrive' when we refer to places or spaces that are not cities or countries. |
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2) 'at' as a preposition of time
The preposition 'at' is also used as a preposition of time. The following table shows in what situations the preposition 'at' is used.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| Time |
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| Holidays / parties (Easter, Christmas) |
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3) Other uses of 'at'
Besides as a preposition of place and time, 'at' has some other uses. The table below shows the other situations in which the preposition 'at' is used.
| Usage | Example |
|---|---|
| Activities |
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| Email addresses |
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Practice your knowledge with the prepositions 'in', 'on' and 'at' exercises.
Exercises
- English fill in exercise prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
- Exercise choose the English prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
English fill in exercise prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
Exercise choose the English prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
Exercises
- English fill in exercise prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
- Exercise choose the English prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
English fill in exercise prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
Exercise choose the English prepositions 'at' 'in' 'on'
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