Prepositions

• We were waiting at the bus stop when it started to rain.
• He was at the entrance of the theater when he heard the noise.
• We’ll meet you at the entrance.
• She’s sitting at the table in the corner.
• She was standing at the top of the stairs.
• I enjoyed my three years at university.
• There’s someone at the door
• The two vans collided at the crossroads.

Prepositions of Place: In

“In” is used to locate something enclosed in a space:

Here is the common list of prepositions of Place: In

• In a box
• In a car
• In a building
• In my pocket
• In my bag
• In New York
• In Spain
• In a car
• In my pocket
• In the room
• In Oxford Street
• In the book
• In a building
• In the park
• In a lift
• In the swimming pool
• In the magazine
• In the tower

Examples:

• They found a lot of money in his pocket.
• I ‘ve lived in London for two years.
• They live in a charming old house.
• I’ve got a pain in my back.
• My daughter’s in hospital having her tonsils out.
• I go to the cheapest hairdresser’s in town.
• They threw him in the swimming pool.
• Come on, we’re late – get in the car.
• How much is that coat on display inthe window.

Prepositions of Place: On

“On” is used to indicate position above and in contact with the surface of something:

Here is the important list of prepositions of Place: On

• On the wall
• On the door
• On the table
• On the ceiling
• On the carpet
• On the page
• On the cover
• On the left
• On the rug
• On an elephant
• On the table
• On the bus
• On the carpet
• On a plane
• On television
• On the way
• On the radio
• On a bicycle

Examples: