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I work at a bank/ in a bank. Which is correct and why? Thank you :)
Mar 2, 2014 9:36 PM
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Both are correct! :P
The words "in" and "at" are both prepositions of location. The meanings are slightly different, but they are both correct.
"I work in a bank," means that you work INSIDE the building of a bank. (You might not even for FOR the bank, perhaps you sell ice-cream at a bank).
"I work at a bank," is similar but it is more general. Technically it means you job is within the bank but it is used to say that you are employed by a bank.
"I work at a bank," is similar to, "I work for a bank."
Hope this helped.
March 2, 2014
2
Both are correct.
You can also work for a bank.
You can also work with a bank.
Time to learn prepositions properly. Examples like these won't help you. :)
March 2, 2014
1
" I work at a bank "
it's correct
March 2, 2014
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