The cat is on the sofa.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Prepositions and Collocations
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Prepositions of place are words in English that show where something or someone is located.
When to use it
Use prepositions of place to describe where people or things are. They help you give directions, describe locations, or explain positions in English.
Key forms
- in (The cat is in the box.)
- on (The book is on the table.)
- at (She is at the door.)
- under (The shoes are under the bed.)
- between (The car is between the trees.)
- next to (He is next to his friend.)
- behind (The dog is behind the chair.)
- in front of (The bus is in front of the school.)
Examples
My keys are in my bag.
She is standing behind the door.
The school is next to the park.
Tips
- Use 'in' for inside a space, 'on' for surfaces, and 'at' for specific points or places.
- 'Next to' and 'beside' mean almost the same thing.
- Be careful not to confuse 'in' and 'on'.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some buildings or places use 'at' instead of 'in' (e.g., 'at school', 'at home').
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