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Prepositions are short words used to link words together to indicate time, place, or direction.
Most Common Prepositions: In, On, At
The three prepositions in, on, and at are used to indicate both time and place in different contexts.
There are some exceptions when using in & on with transportation.
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In |
On |
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in a car |
on a bicycle |
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in a truck |
on a bus |
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in a helicopter |
on a plane |
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in a wheelchair |
on a boat |
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in a canoe |
on a skateboard |
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in a wagon |
on a train |
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in a taxi |
on a horse |
Most Common Errors with In, On, At
Here are some of the most common errors:
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Incorrect |
Correct |
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My birthday is |
My birthday is in June. |
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I arrived |
I arrived on time. |
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She worked |
She worked at the hospital. |
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I heard the song |
I heard the song on the air last night. |
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We could smell the delicious meal |
We could smell the delicious meal in the air. |
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We have a meeting |
We have a meeting at 5 p.m. |
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She saw an article about it |
She saw an article about it in the local newspaper. |