Your guide to help you choose the right preposition.
This guide was made to help people who use english as a second language. It may become handy when making presentations or documents in english.
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On, in or at? Use the right preposition
1. On, In or At?
Your guide to help you choose the right preposition
2. Used to express the surface of something:
- On the table; On the Desk
Used to indicate a part of the body:
- a ring on my finger; on my shoulder
To indicade a devide or machine:
- She is on the phone; on the computer
ON
3. IN
Used to indicate a shape, color or size:
- Painted in red; in a circle; in diferent size;
Used to express while doing something:
- in preparing a report; in marketing.
Used to express a belief, an opinion or feelings:
- I belief in the after life; interested in gambling
4. AT
Used to indicate an email address:
- Email me at ...@...;
Used to indicate an activity:
- I'm good at drawing; He laugh at my acting
5. Time Place
Although the three prepositions may be used for time and
place, it is important to first understant the context of the
sentence.