Mr Smith was writing at the classroom. vs Mr Smith was writing in the classroom.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Mr. Smith was writing in the classroom.' is the more common and natural way to express that Mr. Smith was inside the classroom while writing. 'Mr. Smith was writing at the classroom.' could be used if you want to emphasize the location of the classroom itself rather than Mr. Smith's activity inside it.

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This phrase is correct but less common. It could be used to emphasize the location of the classroom itself.

"Mr Smith was writing at the classroom."

This phrase could be used when you want to highlight the specific location of the classroom where Mr. Smith was writing.

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Mr Smith was bereaved of his wife.
Killer didn't have to be in the classroom.
I need some assurance that you're stable enough to be in the classroom.
Your authority ends in the classroom.
I've already talked to you outside of the classroom.
Can't find a single contact he had with Wilcox outside the classroom.
I'm so eager to get started in the classroom.
But I sowed many seeds during those years in the classroom.
I think you left this in the classroom.
But the kids could learn by getting out of the classroom.
He set up a trust topayforyoureducation, not support your lifestyle outside of the classroom.
I warned you, Master Papucci... leave your political ideas outside the classroom.
I was so happy, I even enjoyed cleaning the classroom.
It's often said that children learn their most important lessons outside the classroom.
If you recall, your teacher banned me from the classroom.
So, only one of us had shone in the classroom.
This is the most pathetic thing I've ever seen in the classroom.
Pass this key to the ones who are cleaning the classroom.
We do that by doing active learning in the classroom.
A third will be spent in the classroom.

Alternatives:

Mr. Smith was writing near the classroom.
Mr. Smith was writing beside the classroom.
Mr. Smith was writing outside the classroom.
Mr. Smith was writing in the vicinity of the classroom.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that Mr. Smith was inside the classroom while writing.

"Mr Smith was writing in the classroom."

This phrase is the more common way to express that Mr. Smith was writing inside the classroom.

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Killer didn't have to be in the classroom.
I need some assurance that you're stable enough to be in the classroom.
Your authority ends in the classroom.
I'm so eager to get started in the classroom.
But I sowed many seeds during those years in the classroom.
I think you left this in the classroom.
So, only one of us had shone in the classroom.
This is the most pathetic thing I've ever seen in the classroom.
We do that by doing active learning in the classroom.
A third will be spent in the classroom.
Sorry, I left my bag in the classroom.
There were few students left in the classroom.
You must not make noises in the classroom.
Almost all of the pupils were in the classroom.
Tom broke a window in the classroom.
Tom broke a window in the classroom.
The place of a teacher is in the classroom.
Well, yesterday I went to fetch my scarf and he was alone with her in the classroom.
Scared of you... because they'll never catch up to you in the classroom.
Now that I'm a dean, l spend less and less time in the classroom.

Alternatives:

Mr. Smith was writing inside the classroom.
Mr. Smith was writing within the classroom.
Mr. Smith was writing indoors in the classroom.
Mr. Smith was writing within the confines of the classroom.

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Mr Smith was writing at the classroom. vs Mr Smith was writing in the classroom.

"Mr Smith was writing at the classroom."

"Mr Smith was writing in the classroom."

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