Location Prepositions At, In, On And Aboard

Preposition is the factor that makes it difficult for Vietnamese – English learners. BIET Language Center helps you better understand the usage of location prepostions  At, In, On and Aboard.
 
The location prepositions at, in, on and aboard are a bit more complicated than basic position prepositions. Location prepositions are associated with specific types of locations, which must be memorized.
 
Sometimes, the location prepositions are logical. For example, in a house makes sense because you are physically standing inside the house. Other location prepositions are less logical. For example, on a bus means inside the bus rather than standing on top of the bus.
 
Location prepositions  At, In, On and Aboard
 
Here is a list of location prepositions and the types of locations they are associated with.
 

Prepostions

Location

At

specific locations, addresses, companies, stores, events, parties, desks, counters, …

In

enclosed spaces, buildings, organizations, regions, water, deserts, mountain ranges, forests, cities, countries, continents, the sky, space, cars, groups of people, little boats, ...

On

surfaces, roads, corners, shores, single mountains, islands, planets, public transportation, bikes, big boats, stairs, balconies, walkways, …

Aboard

boats, planes, trains, …

 
To help you understand the types of locations listed above, here are some real-life examples of at, in and on to get you started.
 
Some location prepostions and places associated with
 

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