Prepositions of place
in
on
at
in
-is used for an enclosed
space. I.e.:
In a box
In a book
In the garden
In New York
In the mirror
In the picture
In Australia
on
at
-is used for a surface.
-is used for a point.
On the wall
At the corner
On the ceiling
At the bus stop
On the door
At the door
On the floor
At the dentist’s
On the menu
At a concert
On the page
At a party
On the radio/ TV
At work
On the river Thames
At university
In the world
Write the correct preposition of place on the lines:
1. She was sitting _____ the table waiting for her husband to arrive.
2. My mother lives ______ the second floor.
3. You can put the poster _____ the door if you like!
4. Where is he staying at the moment? _____ Germany.
5. Do you know where the key is? Yes, it is _____ your pocket.
6. Where did you learn about the accident? I read it _____ the newspaper.
7. Are you sure he is _____ home now!
8. I have a meeting at 7 pm tomorrow ______ Los Angeles.
9. It says _____the cover of the CD who the singer is.
10. How long were you able to stay _____ the bottom?
11. There are many stars _____ the sky tonight.
12. He was standing _____ the crossroads of his life.
13. He is waiting _____ the end of the road.
14. What’s _____ TV tonight?
15. It says _____ the guidebook that you must walk 5 miles before you
turn right.
16. He is _____ the plane to Japan.
17. He looked at the girl _____ the picture. He liked what he saw.