Prepositions of place and time in reference to the use of the words, in, on and at
Prepositions of place and time are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
1. In:
- Place: refers to something inside an enclosed space or within a certain area.
Example: The book is in the bag.
- Time: refers to a period of time or a general point in time.
Example: I will see you in an hour.
2. On:
- Place: refers to something physically on top of a surface or attached to something.
Example: The keys are on the table.
- Time: refers to a specific day or date in the calendar.
Example: We will have a meeting on Monday.
3. At:
- Place: refers to a specific location or point in space.
Example: The party is at her house.
- Time: refers to a specific time or an event.
Example: They will arrive at 9 o'clock.
It is important to use the correct preposition of place and time to convey the intended meaning in a sentence.