How to Use Preposition of Place AT/ IN/ ON

Prepositions of place are an important aspect of the English language that are used to indicate where an action occurs. The three main prepositions of place are “at,” “in,” and “on.” It is important to note that there are some exceptions and variations in usage depending on the context. Understanding the correct usage of these prepositions of place will help you to express location in English more accurately and effectively.

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Preposition of Place AT/ IN/ ON in English

A preposition of place is a preposition which is used to refer to a place where something or someone is located.

WE use IN in these Cases

Countries:

in England

Cities:

in London
Neighborhood:
in Manhattan
in Chinatown

Enclosed space:

in a traffic jam
in Time Square
in a building
in a car
in a taxi
in a boat
in a helicopter
in a lift (elevator)
in the living – room
in the article

We use ON in these Cases

Means of transport:

on a bus
on a train
on a plane
on a ship
on a bicycle/ motorcycle
on a horse

Communications:

on the radio
on the television
on the phone
on the Internet

Surfaces:

on a table
on a wall
on the floor
on the roof
on the menu
on the page
on the door
on the shelf
on the second floor

Avenue:

on The Seventh Avenue

Street:

on Oxford street
on Columbus street

We use AT in these Cases

Addresses:

734 State Street
292 Oxford Street

Specific Locations/ Point:

at The Empire State Building
at the corner
at the bus stop
at the door
at the top of page
at the end of the road
at the entrance
at the crossroads
at the front desk
at a conference
at a party
at a concert
at someone’s house
at the doctor’s/ hairdresser’s
at the bus stop
at the end of road
at the crossroads
at the front
at the back
at the top
at the bottom
at the door

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Some writers say 'at' should be used for villages and 'in' should be used for Cities. Can any one clarify? Example. I am at Kannamangalam, a village in India. I am residing in Vellore, a big city. Are they correct.