Prepositions: in transportation.

A preposition is an invariable word bringing precision to a complement it introduces.

There are many prepositions and it's often a problem for Learners to know which one

to be put in such or such a circumstance...

Of course, there are habits and customs, but most often, logic determines uses. 

Yet, logical reasonings vary between languages. Thus, when dealing with transports

not everything seems clear. Let's try to find the way... and clarify things.

In English, the question to ask is: how do we enter the vehicle, whatever it is....

I) To enter a bus, a plane, or whatever vehicle where you can 'stand'! 

(even if it is not allowed!    )

- To be ON a bus

- To be on a train

- To be on a plane

- To be on a tram

- To be on the subway (AE)

- To be on the Tube (the London Tube)

- To be on a trolley

- To be on a boat (a liner)

II) To enter a car, a taxi, ... or whatever other vehicle where you bend in order

to sit:  (the space is rather small)

- To be in a car

- To be in a van

- To be in a helicopter

- To be in a cab

- To be in a kayak

III) To go on/ to ride... 

- To ride a bike

- To ride a scooter

- To ride a motorbike

- To ride a horse

- To ride waves (on a surf/ a kitesurf)

An only rule of logic... Almost an automatic reflex... You see, I had told you the truth! 

lIt's easy.... Go for the test and be brilliant!  

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