English grammar
In, on, under, next to
Say exactly where something is.
From the scene Where is my bag?
In short
Use in for inside and on for on top. Say under and next to with no of: It's under the chair.
Your turn
Which one goes with on top?
Options: in the flat · under the chair · on the table
Show answer
on top → on the table
How it works
Use in for inside (in the flat) and on for on top (on the table).
Good to know
Say under and next to with no "of" (not "under of", "next of"). And always say it: It's under the chair, not "Is under the chair".
inside in the flat
Nuria
No... it's not in the flat!
No... ¡no está en el piso!
Your turn
What fills the gap?
No... it's not (blank)!
Options: on the table · under the chair · in the flat
Show answer
Nuria
No... it's not in the flat!
No... ¡no está en el piso!
on top on the table
Elena
Is it on the table?
¿Está encima de la mesa?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Is it (blank)?
Options: on the table · in the flat · under the chair
Show answer
Elena
Is it on the table?
¿Está encima de la mesa?
below (no of) under the chair
Elena
Is it under the chair?
¿Está debajo de la silla?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Is it (blank)?
Options: on the table · under the chair · in the flat
Show answer
Elena
Is it under the chair?
¿Está debajo de la silla?
beside (no of) next to the window
Elena
Is it next to the window?
¿Está al lado de la ventana?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Is it (blank)?
Options: on the table · next to the window · in the flat
Show answer
Elena
Is it next to the window?
¿Está al lado de la ventana?
question / answer Is it under the chair? It's under the chair.
Common mistake
Not in here. Touching its top surface.
Is it on the table?
¿Está encima de la mesa?
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| inside | in the flat |
|---|---|
| on top | on the table |
| below (no of) | under the chair |
| beside (no of) | next to the window |
| question / answer | Is it under the chair? It's under the chair. |
More lines from the story
- ElenaUnder me? Oh! Your bag!¿Debajo de mí? ¡Ay! ¡Tu bolso!
- NuriaNo, it's not on the table.No, no está encima de la mesa.