Expertlatin
- Which preposition is used for cities?
- Where prepositions are not used?
- Do we use in for cities?
- Are you at a city or in a city?
Which preposition is used for cities?
Towns or cities
A very common use of the preposition “in” is for towns and cities. In english, we do NOT use “at” for towns and cities: I was born in Manchester. Jane lives in London.
Where prepositions are not used?
Prepositions are not used before a number of common time expressions beginning next, last, this, one etc. Incorrect: Of what color are her eyes? Correct: What color are her eyes? Incorrect: He is of just the right height to be a good soldier.
Do we use in for cities?
For cities, countries and neighborhoods, make use of IN.
Are you at a city or in a city?
If the city is conceived as a two-dimensional place in which to live and work, then in is the usual preposition. If, on the other hand, the city is conceived as a single point rather than as a place with dimensions, then at is the common choice.
