You already know in, on, under. Now let's learn the exact rules that decide between in/on/at for time, between "between" and "among", and when moving TOWARDS a place needs a different word than staying IN it.
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The three time prepositions go from BIG (in) to SMALL (at).
| Preposition | Used with | Example |
|---|---|---|
| in | months, years, seasons | in May, in 2024, in summer |
| on | days, dates | on Monday, on 15 August |
| at | exact clock times | at 5 o'clock, at noon |
Between is for exactly TWO. Among is for THREE OR MORE.
The pencil box is between two books.
Riya sat among her many friends.
"In" and "on" show a STATIC position. "Into" and "onto" show MOVEMENT towards that position.
The cat is in the box (already there). The cat jumped into the box (movement).
The book is on the table (already there). She placed the book onto the table (movement).
12 IEO-style questions on prepositions. 🍀
