Prepositions of Time
The image categorizes time expressions into three levels of specificity:
1. General:
In: Used for centuries, decades, years, months, seasons, periods of time, holidays without "Day," and parts of the day.
Examples: in the 1990s, in March, in the spring, in the future, in the morning.
2. More Specific:
On: Used for days of the week, dates, specific days, and holidays with "Day."
Examples: on Monday, on April 3rd, on Easter Day.
3. Very Specific:
At: Used for hours, parts of the day, the moment, and specific locations.
Examples: at 8 a.m., at midnight, at the moment, at 456 State Street.
Prepositions of Place
The image categorizes place expressions into three levels of specificity:
1. General:
In: Used for countries, cities, neighborhoods, enclosed spaces, and communications.
Examples: in France, in Paris, in Manhattan, in a car, on the radio.
2. More Specific:
On: Used for surfaces, means of transport, and streets.
Examples: on the floor, on a bus, on Columbus Street.
3. Very Specific:
At: Used for addresses and specific locations.
Examples: at 456 State Street, at the station.