preposition of place

[Anonymous]

What are the rules for using AT and IN(Preposition of place) and AT, On, IN (preposition of time)?

[Red5]

What are the rules for using AT and IN(Preposition of place) and AT, On, IN (preposition of time)?

As a starting point, why not take a look at these PDFs:

Prepositions of Place and Location
Prepositions of Time

[Red5]

You can also take a look at this:

Visual Guide to Prepositions of Place

[Tdol]

What are the rules for using AT and IN(Preposition of place) and AT, On, IN (preposition of time)?

Here's a reply to the same question from Casiopea:

In general, 'on' is short for on top of a surface, 'in' is short for inside of a structure, and 'at' means a point in space or time.

1. We want to start the meeting on time, so please don t be late.
==> Time = numbers; numbers are on the surface of a clock's face. 'on time' is an idiom meaning punctual, not late.

2. Where is the car waiting? Atthe traffic lights.
==> Location = a point in space; the car is not sitting on top of the traffic lights.

3. The leaves on that tree are a beautiful color.
==> The leaves are located on the branches of the tree.

4. He spends most of the day sitting atthe window and looking outside.
==> Location = a point in space; he is not sitting on top of the window.

5. I like that picture hanging on the wall inthe kitchen.
==> The kitchen is a 3 dimentional space. It is a room, a structure. It has an inside, so use 'in(side)' the kitchen.

[RonBee]

I think this one qualifies as one of our FAQ. What do you think, Tdol? Red?

(If I read that explanation enough times perhaps I will memorize it.)

:)

[Red5]

Done.

[luisamellado]

need clear explanation of usage of as and like