In, On, At (Expressions of Place)

Developed by Terry Coye for the Gallaudet University English Department

In = Large Areas: Continents, Countries, Cities, Towns, etc.

• I live in South America.
• I live in Germany.
• I live in New York.
• I live in South Dakota.
• I live in Plains, Georgia.

On = Street Names, Island Names, Floors

• I live on Fifth Avenue.
• I live on South Capital Street.
• I live on Long Island.
• I live on Samson Boulevard.
• I live on Park Road.
• I live on the fourth floor.
• I live on the floor above you.

At = Numbered Addresses, Institutions

• I live at 241 Fifth Avenue.
• I live at 9 Suiter Place.
• I live at 9234 South Capital Street.
• I live at Gallaudet University.
• I live at this hospital.
• I live at home.
• I study at school.
• I work at the capital.

Animation by Koon Wei Ho