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IN 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”). ON Use on when something is touching the surface of...
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IN 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”). ON 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”). read less
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In is for volume and on for surfaces
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ON :: indicates proximity and position above or outside( eg:He sat on the bench) (on your recommendation) whereas IN :: denotes "rest at" (eg:lives in the country,,in my opinion,,in an hour.)
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IN & ON are Prepositions. When you are in a room, when a thing/items eg.. Finger ring is in box. U can say the Ring is IN box. If you hand touches the surface of a table, or your body touches the surface of a chair while sitting, then you can use the word "ON' like - ON the table. ON the chair, ON...
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IN & ON are Prepositions. When you are in a room, when a thing/items eg.. Finger ring is in box. U can say the Ring is IN box. If you hand touches the surface of a table, or your body touches the surface of a chair while sitting, then you can use the word "ON' like - ON the table. ON the chair, ON platform no. 5, etc. read less
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