English Basics

Practice with Prepositions

Grammar 6 min Video class Intermediate

Grammar - Prepositions of Place

Pronunciation - American

In today’s live class, Teacher Robin is talking about prepositions of place with some practical examples. You can participate by writing in the comments. Enjoy!

Prepositions of Place Quiz

Grammar – Prepositions of Place

The preposition “in” is usually used in circumstances where we are describing…

Prepositions of Place

IN
The preposition “in” is usually used in circumstances where we are describing one person/object being surrounded by/or enclosed inside something else.
Examples:
We are in the office.
They are in their car.

*We also use “in” if we are referring to months of the year.
For example: I was born in November.
AT
On the other hand, the preposition “at” is used with place, but not necessarily with being inside a place, rather than being there in general
Examples:
I am at university. (not necessarily inside)
He is at the train station. (he is perhaps on the platform or waiting outside)

*With also use the pronoun “at” with time.
For example: We are meeting at 5pm.
ON
This preposition is used when explaining that something is on top of and touching something underneath it.
Examples:
The newspaper is on the table. (on top of the table and touching it)
The computer the desk. (on top of the desk and touching it)

*It is also relevant to note that “on” is used with days of the week and with dates too.