Can anyone help me with the correct usage of in and on?

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Bagwis23

#288768 Fri, 03 Nov 06 12:06 AM

a bit confusing to me....thanks in advance Smile [:)]

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ChrisJames

#288779 Fri, 03 Nov 06 01:19 AM

Hi Bagwis,

The word 'in' refers to something that is inside of something;
What is in the box? / What is inside of the box? Where in England are you from?

The word 'on' refers to what is active or is 'on top'
I will turn the computer on / Michael is sitting on the chair / Point to me on the map of where in England you are from?

I hope this helps Smile [:)]

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