How to choose from A or IN preposition
A preposition is one word which is usually followed by a noun or a pronoun.
Each preposition can play different functions. Different prepositions have similar uses.
Prepositions show how people and things relate to the rest of the sentence,
But how to choose from IN or A preposition?
We use IN |
We use A |
– With continents, countries, regions– With addresses– With islandsExamples: In Europa In Italia In Toscana In Sicilia
|
– With cities and towns
Examples: A Roma A New York A Sanremo
|
There are many cases where it is not possible to give a precise rule
Here are some tips to help you memorise the use of these propositions.
WE USE IN |
|
Means of transport: |
With names ending in -IA |
|
in macchina in treno in aereo in metro in autobus in tram in taxi in bicicletta in pizzeria in moto in nave in barca |
in farmacia in panetteria in trattoria
|
It may help to know that most of the names using preposition IN are female, most of the names using the A are male.
WE USE IN: |
WE USE A: |
With female namesin casa in banca in piazza in strada in vacanza in montagna in campagna in collina in stazione in discoteca in biblioteca
Some male namesin ufficio in centro in ospedale in giardino |
With male namesal ristorante al cinema (irregular masculine) al mercato al bar a teatro al mare al fiume al lago all’aeroporto
Some female namesa casa a scuola
|
Very often preposition of the question is the same in the answer
Q: A che ora arriva Paolo?
A: A mezzogiorno
Q: In che stanza mettiamo il mobile?
A: In soggiorno
EXERCISES:
Choose the Right Preposition (in or a)
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