Prepositions of Location, Part 2

Prepositions of Location (part 2) : 

Prepositions of Location (part 2) Rules for using in on at We watched a good movie ON tv.

Using: IN : 

Using: IN Usually, we use IN to mean inside. Examples: In a town / in a city In a room / in a building In the water / in the ocean / in the river In a bag / in a purse / in a wallet In a newspaper

Using: IN : 

Using: IN We also use “in” in these expressions (memorize them!) in an armchair (but on a chair/sofa) in a photograph / picture / mirror in the sky in the front of / in the back of Example: She sits in the back of the room. in an armchair on a chair on a sofa

Using: ON : 

Using: ON Usually, we use ON to mean on the surface of something. Examples: on the floor / on the wall / on the ceiling on your face / on your nose, etc. on the counter / on the desk on a table (surfaces) on a page Ex: That article is on page 8. (in the book)

Using: ON : 

Using: ON We also use “on” for these expressions (memorize them!) on the left / on the right on the 1st floor / on the 2nd floor (of a building) on an island / on the coast / on a road on television / on the Internet “on my way home . . .” Example: I saw a car accident on my way home from work today.

Using: AT : 

Using: AT We say “at” in these expressions: Someone is standing at the door / at the window. At a traffic light / at an intersection / at a stop sign At the top of the page / at the bottom of the page Sit at a desk.

IN vs. ON : 

IN vs. ON We use “on” when we are talking about a location that is a surface. Use “in” when we are talking about an area. Compare: 1. They are playing soccer on the field (=surface for playing) 2. They cows are standing in the field. (=area)

IN vs. ON : 

IN vs. ON Usually “in” refers to an area that is enclosed or has definite boundaries. “On” is used for something that is more like a surface, but not necessarily enclosed. Compare: 1. The sheep are in the backyard. (yard =enclosed area) 2. They are playing on the basketball court. (=surface for playing)

IN vs. ON (with “street) : 

IN vs. ON (with “street) Consider the difference in meaning in the following examples: 1. The children are playing in the street. (street = area for playing) 2. I live on Third Street. (street = surface) Note: We use AT when we give the exact address. She lives AT 43 Third Street.

IN / ON / AT (with “corner”) : 

IN / ON / AT (with “corner”) 1. We say IN the corner of a room. -We should put the chair in the corner. 2. We say AT or ON the corner when we are talking about an intersection of 2 streets. -The store is AT/ON the corner of Market Street and 6th Avenue. 3. We say ON the corner if someone is standing there (it is a surface). -I saw my friend standing on the corner, so I waved to her.

Practice! In, On, or At? : 

Practice! In, On, or At? Examples: 1. I love to swim ____ the ocean. 2. The teacher told me to sit ____ the desk _____ the back of the room. . 3. The kids spilled something _____ the floor. 4. The dog has something _____ his mouth. 5. Please have a seat _____ the sofa and relax. 6. Sara watched the local news _____ TV last night. 7. I love to read _____ my favorite armchair. 8. The driver didn’t stop _____ the stoplight. 9. They played tennis _____ the tennis court. 10. Kids should play _____ the backyard. 11. He lives _____ Ocean View Boulevard. in at in in at on on in in on on on

Practice makes Perfect! : 

Practice makes Perfect! Using prepositions correctly takes a lot of practice. For more practice, go to our class website: www.ecc6.blogspot.com -and look for activities on prepositions.

Slide 13: 

-and always ask your teacher if you need help! the end