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Grammar A1 - Prepositions of Place (in, on, at)
Prepositions of place are used to show the location of something. The most common prepositions of place are in, on, and at. Here are the basic rules:
In:
Used for enclosed spaces (e.g., a room, a building, a country, a box).
Example: The book is in the box.
Example: I live in Italy.
On:
Used for surfaces or objects that are on top of something.
Example: The cup is on the table.
Example: The picture is on the wall.
At:
Used for specific points or locations (e.g., places, addresses, events).
Example: I am at the bus stop.
Example: She is at school.
Examples:
The keys are in the drawer.
The book is on the shelf.
We are meeting at the restaurant.