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Old 08-Jan-2004, 16:57
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Could any teachers explain why we use the prep "at" before Plaza as in:

There was a fun fair at the City Plaza yesterday.

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Old 08-Jan-2004, 18:07
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It's just a guess, but perhaps we say
  • at the plaza
because it is a place you go to. Example sentence:
  • When I saw Richard he was standing on the sidewalk in front of a shop at the plaza.

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Old 08-Jan-2004, 23:10
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Thanks again, teacher Ronbee! ^o^
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Thanks again, teacher Ronbee! ^o^
At is often used for general locations, so a plaza, which is normally a large place, takes it. \^_^/
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Old 10-Jan-2004, 03:53
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Thanks for your advice too, teacher Tdol! ^o^
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Any time.
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Old 03-Feb-2004, 04:18
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How about "at the lobby"? Lobby is also a general location and a large place. Is using "at" correct? or i should use "in the lobby" instead?

ex: We'll meet you at the lobby. or We'll meet you in the lobby.

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I'd use 'in the lobby', but I have heard 'at' used as well. It's not always clearcut.
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