Title of Post: Stop Confusing "In," "On," and "At" (Prepositions)

 

Master "In," "On," and "At" – Ultimate Prepositions Guide

Master "In," "On," and "At" – Ultimate Prepositions Guide

Master English prepositions quickly with this comprehensive guide. Explore interactive examples, a cheat sheet, an engaging quiz, and download a PDF version for offline use.

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Preposition Place Time
IN 🏠 Large area (in the city, in the room) Long period (in 2024, in winter)
ON 🛋️ Surface/line (on the table, on the street) Specific day/date (on Friday, on July 4th)
AT 📍 Specific point (at the corner, at 123 Main Street) Specific time (at 8 PM, at noon)
Download Cheat Sheet PDF

Part 1: Prepositions of Place

  • Geographical Areas:
    🏠 I live in Pakistan.
    🏠 She's working in Lahore.
  • Enclosed Spaces:
    🏠 The keys are in the drawer.
    🏠 We are having a meeting in the conference room.
  • Figurative:
    🏠 Are you in the school play?
    🏠 I read it in a book.
  • Surfaces:
    🛋️ The book is on the table.
    🛋️ There's a picture on the wall.
  • Lines/Streets:
    🛋️ The bakery is on Main Street.
  • Public Transport:
    🛋️ He is on the bus.
  • Media/Internet:
    🛋️ I found it on the internet.
  • 📍 She lives at 123 Main Street.
  • 📍 I'll meet you at the library.
  • 📍 Are you at the party?
  • 📍 He is at home right now.

Quick Place Summary:

  • IN 🏠: Large area (in the city, in the room)
  • ON 🛋️: Surface/line (on the table, on the street)
  • AT 📍: Specific point (at the corner, at 123 Main Street)

Part 2: Prepositions of Time

  • 🏠 The Renaissance began in the 14th century.
  • 🏠 He was born in the 1990s.
  • 🏠 I'll finish this project in 2026.
  • 🏠 She loves to go skiing in winter.
  • 🏠 My birthday is in July.
  • 🏠 I usually walk in the morning.
  • 🛋️ I have a meeting on Monday.
  • 🛋️ Her anniversary is on August 15th.
  • 🛋️ We'll celebrate on Christmas Day.
  • 📍 The train leaves at 10:30 AM.
  • 📍 I'll see you at noon.
  • 📍 The movie starts at sunset.
  • 📍 He went to bed at midnight.

Quick Time Summary:

  • IN 🏠: Long period (in the summer, in 2024)
  • ON 🛋️: Specific day/date (on Friday, on July 4th)
  • AT 📍: Specific time (at 8 PM, at noon)

Test Your Knowledge: Prepositions Quiz

1. I’ll meet you ___ the park.



2. The meeting is ___ Tuesday.



3. She was born ___ 1995.



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