Pre. of places - On - In - At

They are sitting ... the table

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We sit at a point near a table, we don't sit on the surface of a table or in the table, because a table is not a room or a place that we can be in.

They live ... Hanoi

• at

• on

• in

Answer explanation

We use in for areas that have limits or boundaries, like continents, countries, cities, regions, etc.

The book is ... the table.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We use on to refer to a position on a surface.

I am ... home

• in

• at

• on

Answer explanation

We say be at home/at work (without the)

The students are ... the classroom.

• on

• in

• at

They are ... the theatre.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We use at to refer to group activities like parties, concerts, and other events.

I like swimming ... the swimming pool.

• at

• in

• on

Answer explanation

We use in when something is in the water: in the sea, in the river, in the swimming pool, etc.

The museum is _____ the end of the street.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We use at in the expressions at the top of, at the bottom of  and at the end of.

I study ... Yen So Primary school.

• on

• in

• at

Answer explanation

We normally use at with school, university and college.

My mother is ... work.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

We say be at home/at work (without the).