When to use in and on?

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on indicates proximity and position above or outside and in mainly denotes “rest at” Example: IN- We are going to attend Marriage in March. ON- We are sitting on bed.
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In is used when we have a specific object or person inside. For example: He is in the office. when there is no-specific time period ex: The project will be completed in a month. for the mannerisms which we show example: My Team leader is in a angry tone and ordered the work. when you are expressing...
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In is used when we have a specific object or person inside. For example: He is in the office. when there is no-specific time period ex: The project will be completed in a month. for the mannerisms which we show example: My Team leader is in a angry tone and ordered the work. when you are expressing your opinions ex:In my opinion this work will be well suited to her. On: when something is placed above and object. ex: the photo frame is on the table Used when there is a specific time frame. ex: he will return to Hyderabad on Friday. You might also use on when referring to a device or machine. ex: he is on the phone since one hour You can use on when something struck your body or some object is placed on your body. ex: many Indians wear their engagement ring on ring finger. you can also use on in instances such as "On Sale" read less
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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. However, ON is used to denote a position for...
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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. However, 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. read less
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The use of prepositions in English is frequently idiomatic. The use of preposition 'in' and 'on' is not an exception 'In' mainly denotes 'rest at' Place- He lives 'in' the country Manner- The child ran down the steps 'in' tears Reference- They are happy 'in' their marriage 'On' indicates proximity...
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The use of prepositions in English is frequently idiomatic. The use of preposition 'in' and 'on' is not an exception 'In' mainly denotes 'rest at' Place- He lives 'in' the country Manner- The child ran down the steps 'in' tears Reference- They are happy 'in' their marriage 'On' indicates proximity and position above or outside Place- He sat 'on' the fence Reference- He asked my opinion 'on' the matter Time- He was not thinking well 'on' that occasion Condition- We will hire him 'on' your recommendation - Nishant Bhatt read less
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