English Prepositions Quiz

Study Notes

In is used for enclosed spaces, like a room, a building, a car, a box, etc.
On is used for surfaces, like a table, a bed, a shelf, a wall, etc.
At is used for specific locations, like a point in space, a place of interest, or a place of action.
By is used to indicate nearness or proximity to something.
Into suggests movement from outside to inside a place.

Across suggests movement from one side to another.
Along implies movement in the same direction as something.
Through indicates movement from one end to the other of something, like going through a tunnel or a door.
To expresses movement toward a destination.
Over indicates movement across something.

in: Used to indicate a location within a larger space, such as a room, building, city, or container:
- The meeting will take place in the conference room.
- They moved into the city center.
- The kids are playing in the yard.
- The files are in the top drawer of my desk.
- He sat in the armchair.
- The event will be in a historic building.
- She left her keys in the car.
- The paintings are displayed on the wall.
on: Used to indicate a location on a surface:
- I left my glasses on the kitchen counter.
- There’s a beautiful garden in front of the building.
- She’s been standing at the entrance of the store.
- My favorite café is on the corner of 7th and Main Street.
- She walked across the room.
- He sat on the armchair.
- The paintings are displayed on the wall.
- She left her keys on the car.
at: Used to indicate a specific point or location:
- The meeting will take place at the conference room on the second floor.
- She’s walking across the bridge to get to the other side.
- We’ll meet at the park entrance.
- The event will be at a historic building.
- My favorite café is on the corner of 7th and Main Street.
by: Used to indicate a location near something:
- She’s standing at the entrance of the store, waiting for her friend.
- We’ll meet at the park entrance, near the fountain.
- He sat in the armchair by the fireplace.

across: Used to indicate movement from one side of something to the other:
- She’s walking across the bridge to get to the other side.
- They drove through the tunnel to reach the other side of the mountain.
- She walked across the room.
- Let’s take a walk along the river.
through: Used to indicate movement from one end of something to the other:
- They drove through the tunnel to reach the other side of the mountain.
- She walked through the room without saying a word.
along: Used to indicate movement in one direction, following a line or path:
- Let’s take a walk along the river; it’s such a nice day.
- The kids are playing in the yard, running around happily.
to: Used to indicate movement towards a destination:
- We’re heading to the mountains for a weekend hike.
- I’ll see you at the airport arrivals area tomorrow.
into: Used to indicate entering a place:
- They moved into the city center last month to be closer to work.
- She walked into the room without saying a word.

In is used to indicate location within a space, like being inside a room, city, or container.
On is used to indicate a position on a surface, like a table, a wall, or a floor.
At is used to indicate a general location, like being at a specific point (e.g., at the corner) or near an object (e.g., at the door).
By indicates proximity to something.
Into indicates movement from outside to inside.
Across indicates movement from one side to another.
Through indicates movement in or across something, and passing through it.
Along indicates movement in line with something, or moving along a path.
To indicates movement towards a specific direction.

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