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What Are Prepositions?

Prepositions are words that connect nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other parts of a sentence.

Common prepositions include:

in
on
at
by
for
from
to
with
of
about
between
under
over
before
after

Examples:

The keys are on the table.
I live in Madrid.
She arrived at the station.
We talked about the project.
This gift is for you.

Prepositions help the listener understand the relationship between people, places, things, and ideas.

Why Are Prepositions Difficult?

Prepositions are difficult because they do not always translate directly from one language to another.

For example, in English we say:

interested in

Not:

interested on

We say:

depend on

Not:

depend of

We say:

good at English

Not:

good in English

This means that learners should not only memorise single prepositions. They should learn full phrases.

Prepositions of Time: In, On, and At

The most common time prepositions are in, on, and at.

Use “At” for Exact Times

Examples:

at 8:00
at midnight
at noon
at lunchtime
at the moment

Example sentences:

The meeting starts at 9 a.m.
I usually sleep at midnight.
She is busy at the moment.

Use “On” for Days and Dates

Examples:

on Monday
on Friday
on 17 June
on my birthday
on the weekend in American English

Example sentences:

The meeting is on Tuesday.
My exam is on 5 July.
I saw him on my birthday.

Use “In” for Months, Years, Seasons, and Long Periods

Examples:

in July
in 2026
in winter
in the morning
in the future
in the 21st century

Example sentences:

I was born in 1998.
We travel in summer.
I study better in the morning.

Prepositions of Place: In, On, and At

Use “In” for Inside or Area

Examples:

in the room
in the box
in the city
in Madrid
in Egypt
in a book

Example sentences:

She is in the kitchen.
The phone is in my bag.
They live in London.

Use “On” for Surfaces

Examples:

on the table
on the wall
on the floor
on the page
on the screen

Example sentences:

The book is on the desk.
There is a picture on the wall.
Your name is on the list.

Use “At” for Specific Points or Locations

Examples:

at the door
at the bus stop
at school
at work
at the airport
at the station

Example sentences:

I’ll meet you at the café.
She is at work.
We arrived at the airport early.

Prepositions of Direction

Prepositions of direction show movement.

Common examples include:

to
into
onto
from
through
across
along
towards

Examples:

She walked to school.
He went into the room.
The cat jumped onto the chair.
We drove through the tunnel.
They walked across the bridge.
He ran towards the door.

To vs Into

Use to for movement toward a place.

Example:

I went to the office.

Use into when something moves inside a place.

Example:

She walked into the room.

Prepositions with Adjectives

Many adjectives are followed by specific prepositions.

These are best learned as chunks.

Adjective + Preposition	Example
interested in	She is interested in music.
good at	He is good at English.
afraid of	I am afraid of spiders.
worried about	She is worried about the exam.
happy with	I am happy with the result.
responsible for	He is responsible for the project.
proud of	They are proud of their son.
similar to	This is similar to my idea.
different from	Your answer is different from mine.
married to	She is married to a doctor.

Example:

Correct:

I am interested in English.

Incorrect:

I am interested on English.

Prepositions with Verbs

Some verbs are followed by specific prepositions.

Verb + Preposition	Example
depend on	It depends on the weather.
listen to	I listen to podcasts.
wait for	Please wait for me.
look at	Look at the picture.
look for	I am looking for my keys.
apply for	She applied for a job.
agree with	I agree with you.
talk about	We talked about the plan.
think about	I’m thinking about the offer.
apologise for	He apologised for the mistake.

Example:

Correct:

The meeting depends on the client’s availability.

Incorrect:

The meeting depends of the client’s availability.

Prepositions with Nouns

Some nouns are also followed by specific prepositions.

Noun + Preposition	Example
reason for	What is the reason for the delay?
solution to	We need a solution to the problem.
increase in	There was an increase in prices.
advantage of	One advantage of online learning is flexibility.
problem with	There is a problem with the system.
difference between	What is the difference between these words?
interest in	She has an interest in art.
access to	Students need access to resources.

Example:

Correct:

We need a solution to the problem.

Incorrect:

We need a solution for the problem.

In everyday English, some variation exists, but learners should memorise the most standard academic and professional patterns first.

Common Preposition Mistakes

Mistake 1

Incorrect:

I am good in English.

Correct:

I am good at English.

Why?

The correct phrase is good at a subject or skill.

Mistake 2

Incorrect:

The meeting is in Monday.

Correct:

The meeting is on Monday.

Why?

Use on with days.

Mistake 3

Incorrect:

I arrived to the office at 9.

Correct:

I arrived at the office at 9.

Why?

Use arrive at for specific places.

Use arrive in for cities and countries.

Examples:

I arrived at the airport.
I arrived in London.
I arrived in Egypt.

Mistake 4

Incorrect:

She is married with him.

Correct:

She is married to him.

Why?

The correct phrase is married to someone.

Mistake 5

Incorrect:

I am waiting you.

Correct:

I am waiting for you.

Why?

The verb wait is followed by for when there is an object.

Mistake 6

Incorrect:

We discussed about the problem.

Correct:

We discussed the problem.

Why?

The verb discuss does not need about.

However, you can say:

We talked about the problem.

Real-World Examples

Casual English

I’ll meet you at the café on Friday.

Professional English

The report is due by 5 p.m.

Academic English

The study focuses on language development.

Travel English

We arrived at the airport early.

Everyday English

I’m looking for my phone.

In, On, and At: Quick Comparison Table

Use	In	On	At
Time	in July, in 2026, in the morning	on Monday, on my birthday	at 8 p.m., at noon
Place	in a room, in a city	on the table, on the wall	at the station, at work
Meaning	inside or long period	surface or day/date	exact point or specific location

By, Until, and For

These three prepositions often confuse learners.

By = Deadline

Example:

Please send the report by Friday.

This means Friday is the latest time.

Until = Continuing Time

Example:

I will be in the office until Friday.

This means the situation continues up to Friday.

For = Duration

Example:

I studied for two hours.

This shows the length of time.

Compare:

Send it by Friday. = deadline
Stay here until Friday. = continuing time
Study for two hours. = duration

For and Since

Use for with a length of time.

Examples:

for two years
for three months
for a long time
for five minutes

Use since with a starting point.

Examples:

since 2020
since Monday
since I was a child
since last week

Examples:

I have lived here for five years.
I have lived here since 2020.

Key Learning Points

Prepositions show relationships in time, place, direction, and logic.
Use at for exact times and specific points.
Use on for days, dates, and surfaces.
Use in for months, years, long periods, enclosed spaces, and areas.
Learn prepositions in phrases, not alone.
Do not translate prepositions word for word.
Keep a list of your personal preposition mistakes.
Practise prepositions in full sentences.

Pro Tips for Learning Prepositions Faster

Tip 1: Learn Adjective + Preposition Pairs

Examples:

good at
interested in
worried about
afraid of
proud of
responsible for
similar to

Write one sentence for each phrase.

Example:

I am interested in improving my speaking skills.

Tip 2: Keep a Personal Preposition Error List

Write your repeated mistakes and corrections.

My Mistake	Correction	New Example
good in English	good at English	She is good at English.
depend of	depend on	It depends on the weather.
interested on	interested in	I am interested in music.

Review this list every week.

Tip 3: Practise with Full Sentences

Do not only complete single-word quizzes.

Instead of only writing:

Write the full sentence:

The meeting is on Tuesday.

Full sentences help you remember the pattern.

Tip 4: Notice Prepositions While Reading

When you read a short text, underline preposition phrases.

Examples:

interested in
good at
on Monday
at the station
in the morning
responsible for

This helps you learn prepositions naturally.

Practice Exercise

1. Fill in the blank

The meeting is ___ Tuesday.

Answer:

Full sentence:

The meeting is on Tuesday.

2. Fill in the blank

She is interested ___ music.

Answer:

Full sentence:

She is interested in music.

3. Correct the sentence

Incorrect:

I arrived to the office at 9.

Correct:

I arrived at the office at 9.

4. Choose the correct sentence

a) I am waiting you.
b) I am waiting for you.

Correct answer:

b) I am waiting for you.

5. Complete the sentence

I am good ___ English.

Answer:

Full sentence:

I am good at English.

Final Summary

Prepositions are small words that show important relationships in English. They can show time, place, direction, logic, and connection between ideas.

The best way to learn prepositions is:

pattern + phrase + sentence + correction + review

Do not only memorise rules. Learn common chunks such as:

interested in
depend on
good at
responsible for
arrive at
arrive in
wait for
listen to

With repeated practice, prepositions become easier and more natural.

Resources and Further Learning

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