learn about the use of preposition(in, on at)------Study diary

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in:
1. When talking about time, in refers to a longer period of time, such as in a day, a month, a season or a year.

For example: I always brush my teeth in the morning.
My birthday is in June.
It’s always cold in winter.
My brother was born in 1999.

2. When talking about place, in usually refers to a larger location, such as a neighborhood, city, or country, or within a location, such as a store, home, or room.

For example: I used to live in Florida.
Bangkok is in Thailand.
I am in my room.

3. in can also be used to refer to a certain reading content, such as newspapers or information.

For example: I read it in the newspaper.
The order was in the e-mail.

at：
1. When talking about time, at refers to a specific smaller point in time, such as what time it is.

For example: I will see you at 8 pm.
My interview is at 3 pm.

2. When talking about location, at refers to a specific smaller location.

For example: We are meeting at the cafe. (Let’s meet at the cafe.)
The football game is at the stadium.

on:
1. When talking about time, on refers to a specific date or day.

For example: He was born on September 24th.
I go to the gym on Mondays and Wednesdays.

2. When talking about place, on usually refers to a surface, a street, etc.

For example: The papers are on the coffee table.
I left the keys on the counter.

3.on can also be used to represent electronic media information that cannot be presented on paper.

For example: There is an awesome video on YouTube.
You can not believe everything on the internet.
She is on the phone.

 

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