Question

what is difference between into and onto
and in and onto
on and onto​

Answer 1

Correct Question:

What is the difference between into and in and on and onto?

Required Answer:

• Into and in

Into:-

The preposition 'into' is used when something or someone is going inside something or somewhere now.

In:-

The preposition 'in' is used when something or someone is already inside something or somewhere.

Examples For Better Understanding:-

1. Please put the dish into the bowl.

(Here, the sentence is saying that to put the dish into the bowl because it is going inside now.)

2. The students are in the class and studying.

(Here, the sentence is saying that the students are already inside the class and are studying now.)

• Onto and On

Onto:-

The preposition 'onto' is used when something or someone is going outside something or somewhere now.

On:-

The preposition 'on' is used when something or someone is already outside something or somewhere.

Examples For Better Understanding:-

1. They climbed onto the building's roof for a better view.

(Here, the sentence is saying that they are climbing the building's roof now for a better view.)

2. The dog is on the sofa.

(Here, the sentence is saying that the dog is already on the sofa.)