Parts of Speech
English Prepositions: Rules & Usage
Stop confusing 'in', 'on', and 'at' with clear positional diagrams.
Definition:
A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, establishing time, place, direction, or relationship.
Prepositions of Time
- At: Exact times (at 5:00 PM, at noon)
- On: Days and dates (on Monday, on 15th August)
- In: Months, years, seasons (in July, in 2026, in summer)
Prepositions of Place
- In: Enclosed space (in the room, in India)
- At: Specific point (at the bus stop, at home)
- On: Surface (on the table, on the wall)
Prepositions of Movement
- Into: Entering motion (jump into the pool)
- Onto: Surface motion (climbed onto the roof)
- Through: 3D passage (walked through the forest)