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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