B1–B2
Prepositions of Place — English Grammar Exercises
Interactive exercises with instant feedback. Practice in, on, at, between, among, through, across and more.
English Prepositions of Place: Quick Reference
Prepositions of place describe where something or someone is located. The three most important ones — in, on, and at — follow a core spatial logic that helps you choose the right one.
In, On, At — The Core Logic
| Preposition | Logic | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| in | Enclosed / surrounded | in a room, in the garden, in the water |
| on | Surface / contact | on the table, on the wall, on the second floor |
| at | Point / location | at the bus stop, at the entrance, at the station |
Other Key Prepositions
- above / over — higher than. "Over" implies closeness or coverage; "above" is more general.
- below / under — lower than. "Under" is for physical objects; "below" for scales and measurements.
- between / among — "Between" for two items; "among" for a group of three or more.
- across / through — "Across" a surface; "through" an enclosed space.
Common Mistakes
✗ She lives in Baker Street. → ✓ She lives on Baker Street. (AmE)
✗ I arrived to the airport. → ✓ I arrived at the airport.
✗ We walked across the tunnel. → ✓ We walked through the tunnel. (enclosed space)
✗ I arrived to the airport. → ✓ I arrived at the airport.
✗ We walked across the tunnel. → ✓ We walked through the tunnel. (enclosed space)