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Grammar

Prepositions of Place

Use 'at' for a point, 'on' for a surface, and 'in' for an enclosed space when describing where something is. Other prepositions like 'under', 'between', and 'next to' add more detail.

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Level A2 Prepositions

Summary

  1. Use 'at' for a point, 'on' for a surface, and 'in' for an enclosed space when describing where something is. Other prepositions like 'under', 'between', and 'next to' add more detail.

Structure

at + point | on + surface | in + enclosed space

Examples

  1. The keys are on the table.
  2. She is waiting at the bus stop.
  3. There's milk in the fridge.
  4. The cat is under the chair.

Common mistakes

Related

Prepositions of Time: In, On, At There Is and There Are

More prepositions

Prepositions of Time: In, On, At A2
Use 'at' for clock times and certain expressions, 'on' for days and dates, and 'in' for months, years, seasons, and longer periods.

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