1921 - Pesky Prepositions of Place in English Grammar In, On, or At

The video tutorial discusses the idiom 'a lot on your plate' and addresses a listener's question about the use of prepositions 'on', 'in', 'at', 'onto', and 'into'. The hosts explain the usage of 'at' for specific locations, 'in' for enclosed spaces, and 'on' for surfaces, highlighting common mistakes and regional differences. A role play is included to demonstrate the correct use of these prepositions.

What does the idiom 'a lot on your plate' mean?

• Cooking a big dinner

• Owning many plates

• Being very busy

• Having a large meal

Which preposition is used for specific locations like 'the hotel entrance'?

• At

• On

• In

• Into

What is a common mistake when using 'at' for locations?

• Saying 'arrived to the airport'

• Saying 'arrived at the airport'

• Saying 'arrived in the airport'

• Saying 'arrived onto the airport'

Which preposition is used for enclosed spaces like 'the pool'?

• In

• Into

• On

• At

What is the correct preposition for saying 'the bike is ___ the street'?

• In

• Into

• On

• At

How do Long Islanders refer to their location?

• In Long Island

• On Long Island

• At Long Island

• Into Long Island

Which preposition is used for surfaces like 'the desk'?

• Into

• At

• On

• In

What is the rule for using 'on' with transportation?

• If you can sit, use 'on'

• If it's a people mover, use 'on'

• If it's small, use 'on'

• If it's fast, use 'on'

In the role play, which preposition is used for 'the subway entrance'?

• In

• On

• At

• Into

What is the main takeaway about prepositions?

• They are crucial for fluency

• They are only for beginners

• They are easy to master

• They are not important