In vs At (Place) worksheet

Level A2–B2
3 pages, A4
Answer key included

The rule as a picture, 5 multiple-choice questions, 3 sentences to correct and a short writing task. Free to print and copy for your class or for self-study.

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Worksheet · Level A2–B2

In vs At (Place)

NameDate

Use in when you're inside a space or an area: in the kitchen, in Cluj. Use at for a point, or a place where something happens: at the bus stop, at work, at a concert. Some places take both, with a different focus: at the station (the meeting point) vs in the station (inside the building).

In · inside a space

It's cold, so let's wait in the station.

in the station

inside the building

At · a point or an activity

I'll meet you at the station.

at the station

the meeting point

1. Choose the right answer

Circle a or b.

1.
I'll be the airport at 6. Meet me by gate 4.a) atb) in
2.
My cousin works Bucharest.a) atb) in
3.
Were you the concert last night?a) inb) at
4.
The children are playing the garden.a) inb) at
5.
Turn left the traffic lights.a) inb) at

2. Correct the mistake

Each sentence has one mistake. Write the correct sentence.

1.
I live at Bucharest.
2.
We met in a party.
3.
She's in home.

3. Your turn

Write two sentences about your own life: one with In and one with At. Then explain the difference to a partner.

Answer key

In vs At (Place)

1. Choose the right answer

1.a) at The airport as a meeting point.
2.b) in A city is an area: in.
3.b) at Events take at.
4.a) in A garden is an area you're inside.
5.b) at A point on the route takes at.

2. Correct the mistake

1.I live in Bucharest. Cities are areas you live inside, so they take in.
2.We met at a party. Events take at.
3.She's at home. At home is a fixed phrase.

3. Your turn

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.

In vs At (Place) worksheet

Level A2–B2
3 pages, A4
Answer key included

The rule as a picture, 5 multiple-choice questions, 3 sentences to correct and a short writing task. Free to print and copy for your class or for self-study.

Download PDF

Want the explanation first? Read the In vs At (Place) lesson

Worksheet · Level A2–B2

In vs At (Place)

NameDate

In · inside a space

It's cold, so let's wait in the station.

in the station

inside the building

At · a point or an activity

I'll meet you at the station.

at the station

the meeting point

1. Choose the right answer

Circle a or b.

1.
I'll be the airport at 6. Meet me by gate 4.a) atb) in
2.
My cousin works Bucharest.a) atb) in
3.
Were you the concert last night?a) inb) at
4.
The children are playing the garden.a) inb) at
5.
Turn left the traffic lights.a) inb) at

2. Correct the mistake

Each sentence has one mistake. Write the correct sentence.

1.
I live at Bucharest.
2.
We met in a party.
3.
She's in home.

3. Your turn

Write two sentences about your own life: one with In and one with At. Then explain the difference to a partner.

Answer key

In vs At (Place)

1. Choose the right answer

1.a) at The airport as a meeting point.
2.b) in A city is an area: in.
3.b) at Events take at.
4.a) in A garden is an area you're inside.
5.b) at A point on the route takes at.

2. Correct the mistake

1.I live in Bucharest. Cities are areas you live inside, so they take in.
2.We met at a party. Events take at.
3.She's at home. At home is a fixed phrase.

3. Your turn

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.