2006-07-13 14:26:40 · 5 answers · asked by searcher 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
in - relates to something contained, enclosed by, inside, within
on - relates to being in contact with, covering or attached to something
2006-07-13 14:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by ha_mer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use "on" when something is "on top of" or "not off". I use "in when something is "inside". I am "in a line" at the grocery store, because if I was "on line" I would have to be standing on someone's shoulders and I don't think they would like that.
2006-07-13 21:32:54 · answer #2 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On is located outside an object, i.e on top of, on holiday; where in suggests being enclosed, i.e indoors, in love, in dispute.
Maybe I should leave this to the english teachers!
2006-07-13 21:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by marc k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way is to remember that 'on' means 'on top of' and 'in' means 'inside of'.
So you could put the shirt on the table, or you could put it in the drawer.
Does that help?
2006-07-14 16:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buster should come in. i am inside. on the top shelf are crackers. turn the lights on.
2006-07-13 21:30:23 · answer #5 · answered by purplekristi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋