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Prepositions "On," "At," and "In": Used To Express A Surface of Something

The document discusses the prepositions "on", "at", and "in". It provides examples of how each preposition is used to indicate location, time, or other relationships. Some key uses include: - On is used to indicate surfaces, dates, devices/machines, body parts, and states. - At is used to indicate specific times, places, email addresses, and activities. - In is used for non-specific times, locations, shapes/sizes, beliefs, and while doing something. The document also provides examples for quiz questions about identifying prepositions in sentences and choosing the correct preposition.

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Prepositions "On," "At," and "In": Used To Express A Surface of Something

The document discusses the prepositions "on", "at", and "in". It provides examples of how each preposition is used to indicate location, time, or other relationships. Some key uses include: - On is used to indicate surfaces, dates, devices/machines, body parts, and states. - At is used to indicate specific times, places, email addresses, and activities. - In is used for non-specific times, locations, shapes/sizes, beliefs, and while doing something. The document also provides examples for quiz questions about identifying prepositions in sentences and choosing the correct preposition.

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Prepositions "On," "At," and "In"

A preposition is a word that links a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to some other part of the
sentence.

Prepositions can be tricky for English learners. There is no definite rule or formula for choosing
a preposition. In the beginning stage of learning the language, you should try to identify a
preposition when reading or listening in English and recognize its usage.

 to the office
 at the desk
 on the table
 in an hour
 about myself

A preposition is used to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object.

Here are a few common prepositions and examples.

On

Used to express a surface of something:

 I put an egg on the kitchen table.


 The paper is on my desk.

Used to specify days and dates:

 The garbage truck comes on Wednesdays.


 I was born on the 14th day of June in 1988.

Used to indicate a device or machine, such as a phone or computer:

 He is on the phone right now.


 She has been on the computer since this morning.
 My favorite movie will be on TV tonight.

Used to indicate a part of the body:

 The stick hit me on my shoulder.


 He kissed me on my cheek.
 I wear a ring on my finger.

Used to indicate the state of something:

 Everything in this store is on sale.


 The building is on fire.

At

Used to point out specific time:

 I will meet you at 12 p.m.


 The bus will stop here at 5:45 p.m.

Used to indicate a place:

 There is a party at the club house.


 There were hundreds of people at the park.
 We saw a baseball game at the stadium.

Used to indicate an email address:

 Please email me at [email protected].

Used to indicate an activity:

 He laughed at my acting.
 I am good at drawing a portrait.

In

Used for unspecific times during a day, month, season, year:

 She always reads newspapers in the morning.


 In the summer, we have a rainy season for three weeks.
 The new semester will start in/at March.

Used to indicate a location or place:

 She looked me directly in the eyes.


 I am currently staying in a hotel.
 My hometown is Los Angeles, which is in California.

Used to indicate a shape, color, or size:

 This painting is mostly in blue.


 The students stood in a circle.
 This jacket comes in four different sizes.

Used to express while doing something:


 In preparing for the final report, we revised the tone three times.
 A catch phrase needs to be impressive in marketing a product.

Used to indicate a belief, opinion, interest, or feeling:

 I believe in the next life.


 We are not interested in gambling.

[Quiz 22.1]

Identify all prepositions in the following sentences.

After flying for many hours, we finally got off the airplane. We walked out the exit and went to
the baggage claim area. There were hundreds of different bags on the conveyer belt. I almost
picked up the wrong one because it looked like mine.

[Quiz 22.2]

Choose a correct preposition in the sentence.

1)I want to lose 5 kilogram (on, at, in) one month.


2)Could you get me this pants (on, at, in) a larger size?
3)She seems to be interested (on, at, in) Psychology.
4)I will come to pick you up (on, at, in) 2 pm tomorrow.
5)This class will be held (on, at, in) Mondays.
[22.1]
After flying for many hours, we finally got off the airplane. We walkedout the
exit and went to the baggage claim area. There were hundredsof different
bags on the conveyer belt. I almost picked up the wrong one because it
looked like mine.

[22.2]
1) in
2) in
3) in
4) at
5) on
Prepositions "Of," "To," and "For"
Of

Used for belonging to, relating to, or connected with:

 The secret of this game is that you can’t ever win.


 The highlight of the show is at the end.
 The first page of the book describes the author’s profile.
 Don’t touch it. That’s the bag of my friend’s sister.
 I always dreamed of being rich and famous.

Used to indicate reference:

 I got married in the summer of 2000.


 This is a picture of my family.
 I got a discount of 10 percent on the purchase.

Used to indicate an amount or number:

 I drank three cups of milk.


 A large number of people gathered to protest.
 I had only four hours of sleep during the last two days.
 He got a perfect score of 5 on his writing assignment.

To

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction
of something:

 I am heading to the entrance of the building.


 The package was mailed to Mr. Kim yesterday.
 All of us went to the movie theater.
 Please send it back to me.

Used to indicate a limit or an ending point:

 The snow was piled up to the roof.


 The stock prices rose up to 100 dollars.

Used to indicate relationship:

 This letter is very important to your admission.


 My answer to your question is in this envelop.
 Do not respond to every little thing in your life.

Used to indicate a time or a period:

 I work nine to six, Monday to Friday.


 It is now 10 to five. (In other words, it is 4:50.)

For

Used to indicate the use of something:

 This place is for exhibitions and shows.


 I baked a cake for your birthday.
 I put a note on the door for privacy.
 She has been studying hard for the final exam.

Used to mean because of:

 I am so happy for you.


 We feel deeply sorry for your loss.
 For this reason, I’ve decided to quit this job.

Used to indicate time or duration:

 He’s been famous for many decades.


 I attended the university for one year only.
 This is all I have for today.

[Quiz 23.1]

Choose the correct preposition in each sentence.

1)I slept (of, to, for) only two hours last night.
2)It was my first trip (of, to, for) Hawaii.
3)Turn off the TV and go straight (of, to, for) bed.
4)This book was written (of, to, for) the people who want to learn how to play a guitar.
5)I was late (of, to, for) school.
6)Spencer is one (of, to, for) my best friends.

View Answers
[23.1]
1) for
2) to
3) to
4) for
5) for
6) of

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