Summary of IN / ON / AT - Prepositions of PLACE AND TIME | English Grammar Lesson (+ Free PDF & Quiz)

Summary of the Video: "IN / ON / AT - Prepositions of PLACE AND TIME | English Grammar Lesson"

In this English Grammar Lesson, Lucy discusses the use of the Prepositions "in," "on," and "at" as they pertain to both time and place. The Lesson provides a structured approach to understanding these Prepositions, moving from general to more specific uses.

Main Ideas and Concepts

1. General to Specific Framework
   • In: General use
   • On: More specific than "in"
   • At: Most specific
2. Prepositions of Time
   • In:
     • Used for general periods: "in the Future," "in the past."
     • Used for years, decades, and centuries: "in 1994," "in the '90s."
     • Used for seasons: "in summer," "in winter."
     • Used for months and weeks: "in June," "in five weeks."
     • Used for parts of the day: "in the morning," "in the evening."
   • On:
     • Used for specific dates: "on the 10th of June."
     • Used for holidays with "day": "on Christmas Day."
     • Used for days of the week: "on Monday," "on Friday."
     • Used for days of the month: "on the 4th of July."
     • Miscellaneous: "on time."
   • At:
     • Used for specific times: "at 10:00 a.m.," "at lunchtime."
     • Used for holidays without "day": "at Christmas," "at Easter."
     • Miscellaneous: "at night."
3. Prepositions of Place
   • In:
     • Used for countries and cities: "in England," "in Jakarta."
     • Used for neighborhoods and large areas: "in Kensington."
     • Used for enclosed spaces: "in a taxi," "in a classroom."
     • Used for books and newspapers: "in the Times."
   • On:
     • Used for streets and roads: "on Fleet Street."
     • Used for surfaces: "on the floor," "on the table."
     • Used for floors of buildings: "on the first floor."
     • Used for public transport: "on the bus," "on a plane."
     • Used for communications: "on the internet," "on the news."
   • At:
     • Used for specific addresses: "at 10 High Street."
     • Used for specific locations: "at the bus stop."
     • Used for shops: "at the bakery."
     • Used for group activities: "at a party," "at a concert."
     • Used for home, work, and places of study: "at school," "at home."
     • Used with top, bottom, end, start: "at the end of the river."
4. Additional Resources:
   • A free PDF with Lesson information and a Quiz is available for viewers to assess their understanding.

Methodology / Instructions

To understand the use of "in," "on," and "at," remember the general to specific hierarchy:

• In: Use for broad categories (years, seasons, parts of the day).
• On: Use for specific days, dates, and surfaces.
• At: Use for precise times, addresses, and specific locations.

Speakers or Sources Featured

• Lucy (host of the Lesson)

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