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▶ To/At
“At” tells where an object or subject is while “to” refers to another location. For example:
We arrived at the station.
Mary returned to the store.
▶ For/Since
“For” measures time while “since” refers to a specific period. For example,
He has been traveling for five years.
He’s been with the company since it was established.
▶ Dates and Times
Use “in” or “for” with general measurements and “on” or “at” for specific dates. For example:
Muriel has a meeting in the morning.
The term paper is due at 8:00 AM on the 5th.
Seasons, Months and Holidays
▶ Specific days require the preposition “on” or “for” while general measurements call for the proposition “in“. For example:
The whole family loves to go sailing in the springtime.
Are you going to the barbecue on the 4th of July?
▶ Quantities
“About“, “around” and “up to” are used to create approximate quantifications.
▶ Regions
“In” refers to geographic regions, continents, counties and towns.
▶ Roads and Streets
When referring to a street or road, “on” is the word of choice. For example:
There’s a bank on Birch Street.
▶ Specific Places
“At” refers to specific places and addresses. For example:
The Andersons live at 144 Byrd Lane.
▶ Phrases
Phrases that require a preposition, include:
Afraid of
Love of
Concern for
Study for
Worry about, etc.
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