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-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

-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

At university

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.


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