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English preposition

The document explains the usage of the English prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' in terms of time and place. It provides specific examples for each preposition, detailing their appropriate contexts and applications. Additionally, it outlines scenarios where these prepositions should not be used.

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English preposition

The document explains the usage of the English prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' in terms of time and place. It provides specific examples for each preposition, detailing their appropriate contexts and applications. Additionally, it outlines scenarios where these prepositions should not be used.

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English preposition: in

In: preposition of time

As a preposition of time, in is used with the following words and concepts:

 instant and moment

 seconds, minutes, and hours

 amounts of days

 months

 seasons

 years

 groups of years (decades, centuries, etc.)

 the past, present, and future

 times of day: morning, afternoon, evening

 night (specific time)

In: preposition of time examples

 in a few moments

 in a couple of minutes
 in five days

 in August

 in the summer

 in 3200 BCE

 in less than a decade

 in the future

 in the evening

 in the middle of the night

In: preposition of place

As a preposition of place, in is used with the following words and elements:

 general locations

 locations within large places like cities, countries, and continents

 class

 the sky and atmosphere

 outer space

In: preposition of place examples

 in the dining room


 in Tanzania

 in my third class

 in the blue sky

 in the farthest reaches of space

English preposition: on

On: preposition of time

As a preposition of time, on is used with the following words and concepts:

 days of the week

 times of day used with days of the week

 yearly events like birthdays and holidays

 specific dates

 weekend (American English)

On: preposition of time examples

 on Tuesday

 on Saturday evening

 on our anniversary
 on Lunar New Year

 on January 19 (on the 19th of January)

 on the weekend

On: preposition of place

As a preposition of place, on is used for the following words and ideas:

 things on the surface of something else (tables, walls, etc.)

 locations near a body of water

 mountains

 floors of a building

 corners

 streets

 planets

On: preposition of place examples

 on the ceiling

 on the Amazon River

 on Mount Hood

 on the fifth floor

 on Main Street
 on Mars

English preposition: at

At: preposition of time

As a preposition of time, at is used for:

 clock times

 mealtimes

 times of day: dawn, dusk

 night (unspecific time)

 weekend (British English)

At: preposition of time examples

 at 8 p.m.

 at dinner

 at dusk

 at night

 at the weekend

At: preposition of place


As a preposition of place, at is used with these categories:

 precise locations

 events

 specific addresses

At: preposition of place examples

 at the dinner table

 at the homecoming dance

 at 720 Main Street

When not to use in, on, or at

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