In / On / At (Place)
Inside a space, on a surface, or at a specific point.
Rule
In means inside a space, on means on a surface or line, and at means at a specific point, address, or destination.
Formula
| In: countries / cities | inside a large area | in Francein Kyiv |
|---|---|---|
| In: rooms / buildings | inside an enclosed space | in the kitchenin the car |
| In: neighborhoods / areas | inside a district or area | in Manhattanin the city centre |
| On: streets / roads | on a line or route | on Oxford Streeton this road |
| On: surfaces | contact with a surface | on the tableon the wall |
| On: floors / levels | a floor in a building | on the second flooron level 3 |
| On: public transport / media | transport and communication channels | on a buson the radio |
| At: addresses | an exact address or point | at 15 Green Streetat this address |
| At: specific places | a specific point or destination | at the stationat the door |
| At: events / work / home | a social or functional place | at schoolat workat home |
Notes
- in the car, but on the bus / train / plane
- at school / work / home when we mean the place generally
- on the street for a surface or line, but exact addresses usually use at