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Level 4 = (Prepositions) On, At, In

 

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

Example Sentences

How to use the preposition

·   The keys were on the table.

·   The paper is on my desk.

Used to express a surface of something

·   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

·   He kissed her on the forehead.

·   The paper is on my desk.

Used to indicate a part of the body

·   The building is on fire.

·   The shirts are on sale.

Used to indicate the state of something


Preposition - At

Example Sentences

How to use the preposition

·   The meeting is at11:00 am.

·   The bus will come at5:30 pm.

Used to point out a specific time

·   There is a concert at the park.

·   We saw a baseball game at the stadium.

Used to indicate a place

·   I am very bad at dancing.

·   He laughed at my acting.

Used to indicate an activity


Preposition - In

Example Sentences

How to use the preposition

·   We will visit them in the summer.

·   The new semester starts in March.

Used for unspecific times during a day, month, season, year

·   I bought these shoes in Italy.

·   I am staying in a hotel.

Used to indicate a location or place

·   I bought a sweater in red.

·   The students sat in a circle.

Used to indicate a shape, color, or size

·   I believe in God.

·   I am not interested in cooking.

Used to indicate a belief, opinion, interest, or feeling

 

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