Prepositions are one of the most hated parts of speech. Even experienced writers are sometimes uncomfortable using them. Often people are confused with similar prepositions particularly the prepositions IN and ON. More often than not, either IN or ON can be grammatically correct. It entirely depends what you really mean in your statements. Here are some few guidelines on how to use these two most commonly misused prepositions: It is advisable to use IN when you are indicating a position for spaces with limitations. IN is used to convey that something is contained or inside. For example, - The bee is in the beehive. - The mail in the mailbox. - The file is in the disk. Alternatively, ON is used to denote a position for surfaces or a position just above or outside an area. Example, - The book is placed on the table. - Charlie sat on the stool. - Jane had a tattoo on his arm. IN is used to denote a moment enclosed in time. It is therefore used with other parts of the day, with months, wit...
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