Prepositions _ On, At,
In
Prepositions are words
that link a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to some other part of the sentence.
Prepositions can be tricky for English learners. There is no definite rule or
formula for choosing a preposition.
Preposition - On
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   Example Sentences  | 
  
   How to use the
  preposition  | 
 
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   ·  
  The keys were on the
  table. ·  
  The paper is on my
  desk.  | 
  
   Used to express a surface of something  | 
 
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   ·  
  Her birthday is on July
  19. ·  
  The paper is on my
  desk.  | 
  
   Used to specify days and dates  | 
 
| 
   ·  
  He is on the phone
  right now. ·  
  The paper is on my
  desk.  | 
  
   Used to indicate a device or machine, such as a phone or
  computer  | 
 
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   ·  
  He kissed her on the
  forehead. ·  
  The paper is on my
  desk.  | 
  
   Used to indicate a part of the body  | 
 
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   ·  
  The building is on fire. ·  
  The shirts are on sale.  | 
  
   Used to indicate the state of something  | 
 
Preposition - At
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   Example Sentences  | 
  
   How to use the
  preposition  | 
 
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   ·  
  The meeting is at11:00
  am. ·  
  The bus will come at5:30
  pm.  | 
  
   Used to point out a specific time  | 
 
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   ·  
  There is a concert at
  the park. ·  
  We saw a baseball game at the
  stadium.  | 
  
   Used to indicate a place  | 
 
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   ·  
  I am very bad at
  dancing. ·  
  He laughed at my
  acting.  | 
  
   Used to indicate an activity  | 
 
Preposition - In
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   Example Sentences  | 
  
   How to use the
  preposition  | 
 
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   ·  
  We will visit them in the
  summer. ·  
  The new semester starts in
  March.  | 
  
   Used for unspecific times during a day, month, season,
  year  | 
 
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   ·  
  I bought these shoes in Italy. ·  
  I am staying in a
  hotel.  | 
  
   Used to indicate a location or place  | 
 
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   ·  
  I bought a sweater in red. ·  
  The students sat in a
  circle.  | 
  
   Used to indicate a shape, color, or size  | 
 
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   ·  
  I believe in God. ·  
  I am not interested in
  cooking.  | 
  
   Used to indicate a belief, opinion, interest, or feeling  | 
 
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