DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IN AND ONIn: preposition1. (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.2. (used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the autumn.3. (used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time): in ancient times; a task done in ten minutes.4. (used to indicate limitation or qualification, as of situation, condition, relation, manner, action, etc.): to speak in a whisper; to be similar in appearance.5. (used to indicate means): sketched in ink; spoken in French. In England, it often snows in December. Do you think we will go to Jupiter in the future? There should be a lot of progress in the next century. I put an egg on the kitchen table. The paper is on my desk.

On: preposition1. so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down on the table; Hang your coat on the hook.2. so as to be attached to or unified with: Hang the picture on the wall. Paste the label on the package.3. so as to be a covering or wrapping for: Put the blanket on the baby. Put aluminum foil on the lamb chops before freezing them.4. in connection, association, or cooperation with; as a part or element of: to serve on a jury.5. so as to be a supporting part, base, backing, etc., of: a painting on canvas; mounted on cardboard; legs on a chair. Do you work on Mondays? Her birthday is on 20 November. Where will you be on New Year's Day? I put an egg on the kitchen table. The paper is on my desk.