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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

'At class'

I have seen 'in class' and 'during the class' a lot but although 'at class' seems fine, I do not know exactly when we should use it. Is there a meaning difference among them and how can we use each of them? Thank you so much and I really appreciate your time and help.
  

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General rule: When talking about location, use at to indicate the general vicinity or area and in to indicate inside the building, enclosed area, etc. Examples: The boy is at school. ) The boy is in the classroom.

  • General rule: When talking about location, use at to indicate the general vicinity or area and in to indicate inside the building, enclosed area, etc.
  • Examples: The boy is at school.
  • ) The boy is in the classroom.
  • )
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General rule: When talking about location, use at to indicate the general vicinity or area and in to indicate inside the building, enclosed area, etc.
Examples:
The boy is at school. ("School" is the general vicinity.)
The boy is in the classroom. (The "classroom" is inside the school.)

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