Prepositions Entry 264 / 1011 60-second read

On vs. In (location)

Different prepositions for different spatial relationships.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

The picture is in the wall.

✓ Correct

The picture is on the wall.

The ruleii

On = ON TOP of something.

Both relate to position but 'on' is for surface, 'in' is for enclosed space.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

On = ON TOP of something. In = INSIDE something.

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