Advanced Grammar Lesson: Prepositions of Place & Modals of Lost Opportunity in English

TLDRThis one-hour Advanced grammar lesson covers prepositions of place, modals of lost opportunity, and includes a challenging quiz. Learn when to use in, on, and at for different contexts. Understand how to use should have, could have, and would have to express regret or missed opportunities.

Key insights

1️⃣Use 'in' to refer to enclosed spaces surrounded on all sides.

2️⃣Use 'on' to describe a surface or position of attachment or touching.

3️⃣Use 'at' to refer to a specific location or point.

4️⃣Should have expresses regret for something that did not happen but was desired.

5️⃣Could have expresses a missed opportunity or something that was possible but did not happen.

Q&A

When should I use 'in' for prepositions of place?

'In' is used for enclosed spaces and locations within a larger area.

How do I decide when to use 'on' for prepositions of place?

'On' is used to describe surfaces, positions of attachment, touching, and also for roads, rivers, and lakes.

What is the usage of 'at' for prepositions of place?

'At' is used for specific locations, addresses, group activities, and work/home situations.

What is the meaning of 'should have'?

'Should have' expresses regret for something that did not happen but was desired or recommended.

How is 'could have' used in English?

'Could have' expresses a missed opportunity or something that was possible but did not happen.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video covers prepositions of place and modals of lost opportunity in English.

05:50The usage of 'in' for enclosed spaces and locations within a larger area.

06:30The usage of 'on' for surfaces, positions of attachment, touching, as well as roads, rivers, and lakes.

08:50The usage of 'at' for specific locations, addresses, group activities, and work/home situations.

12:00The meaning and usage of 'should have' expressing regret for something that did not happen but was desired or recommended.

14:00The meaning and usage of 'could have' expressing a missed opportunity or something that was possible but did not happen.