AT, IN and ON

Question 1

EXCEPTIONS ABOUT IN AND ON

Answer 1

• Although we use in with cars, use on for larger vehicles, like planes, trains, and buses (“They have wifi ON the plane”).
• To talk about something that is part of a written document, use in, regardless of the format of the document (“The quote appeared IN a blog post”). With websites, use on.

Question 2

How do we know when to use in and on?

Answer 2

• Use in when something is located inside of a defined space. It could be a flat space, like a yard, or a three-dimensional space, like a box, house, or car. The space does not need to be closed on all sides (“There is water IN the glass”).
• Use on when something is touching the surface of something. It could be a horizontal surface, like a floor or beach, or a vertical surface, like a wall (“They hung pictures ON the wall”). We also use “on” for the surfaces of body parts (“He has a tattoo ON his arm”).

Answer 3

IN < ON < AT
AT > ON > IN
At a specific time
At noon
AT 9 A.M
At Night is an exception

Answer 4

On dates and days
Let’s meet on the 4th of July

Answer 5

In a time within a larger time frame

Answer 6

I live at 35 West 14th street
I live on 35 street