Learning prepositions of place like in, at, and on is important for speaking and writing correctly. These small words help us tell where something is.
Let’s learn how to use in, at, and on when we talk about places.
🌟 1. Use of In (Places)
We use in when something is inside a place or area.
✅ Use “in” for:
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Rooms
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Buildings
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Cities
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Countries
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Closed spaces
💡 Examples:
| Type | Sentence Type | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Positive | He is in the kitchen. |
| Negative | Negative | She is not in the room. |
| Question | Interrogative | Are you in the house? |
🌟 2. Use of At (Places)
We use at to talk about a point or exact place.
✅ Use “at” for:
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Addresses
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Specific places (school, bus stop)
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Events
💡 Examples:
| Type | Sentence Type | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Positive | He is at the door. |
| Negative | Negative | She is not at the party. |
| Question | Interrogative | Are they at the office? |
🌟 3. Use of On (Places)
We use on when something is on the surface or touching something.
✅ Use “on” for:
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Surfaces (table, wall)
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Floors
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Roads / Streets
💡 Examples:
| Type | Sentence Type | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Positive | The book is on the table. |
| Negative | Negative | The phone is not on the bed. |
| Question | Interrogative | Is the pen on the chair? |
🔁 Quick Table Summary
| Preposition | Used For | Example |
|---|---|---|
| In | Inside a space/place | She is in the car. |
| At | Exact point or location | He is at the station. |
| On | On a surface or floor | The cup is on the shelf. |
More Easy Examples:
👉 IN
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I live in Lahore.
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The keys are in my bag.
👉 AT
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She is waiting at the gate.
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They are at school now.
👉 ON
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The photo is on the wall.
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My shoes are on the floor.
❓ Practice Sentences
🔹 Positive
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We are in the hall.
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He is at the hospital.
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The phone is on the desk.
🔹 Negative
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I am not in the shop.
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She is not at the market.
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The cat is not on the sofa.
🔹 Question
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Are you in your room?
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Is he at the door?
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Is the book on the shelf?
✅ Final Tips to Remember
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Use in for closed or large places.
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Use at for points or events.
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Use on for surfaces.
Practice daily with simple sentences. This will help you speak and write better English!
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