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we live in the 6th floor. vs we live on the 6th floor.

The sentence 'We live on the 6th floor' is correct, while 'We live in the 6th floor' is incorrect. 'On' is the correct preposition to use when referring to a specific floor in a building. 'In' is used for general locations or areas.
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we live in the 6th floor.

'we live in the 6th floor.' is incorrect.

The preposition 'in' is not used to indicate a specific floor in a building. Instead, 'on' should be used in this context.
  • Apr 3, 2014 ... The challenge is that we live in the 6th floor and the closet was too big to fit in the elevator. Quite a problem. Of course I could hire someone or ...
  • Aug 21, 2014 ... We live in the 6th floor of a 6 story building, in what used to be the attic until it was converted into an apartment about 20 years ago.
  • Jun 28, 2013 ... We live in the 6th floor of a 6 story building, in what used to be the attic until it was converted into an apartment about 20 years ago.
  • 2 fev. 2009 ... (and we live in the 6th floor). After that, we went to the store to buy the bike, and he chose this Hot Wheels one. Of course, it was the most ...

we live on the 6th floor.

'we live on the 6th floor.' is correct.

When referring to a specific floor in a building, the preposition 'on' is used. It indicates the exact location within the building.
  • We live on the 6th floor,If we leave the windows open will the cat jump out? ✓. Follow publicly. ✓. Follow privately; Unfollow. Occassionally ...
  • Jun 19, 2014 ... As we live on the 6th floor attic apartment (dachgeschoss) with nowhere for the Bellatrix to go but out the window, we could guess what had ...
  • Mar 17, 2011 ... We live on the 6th floor and the only way to get up is through a tiny narrow staircase — we motivate ourselves by saying we are not wasting ...
  • Dec 11, 2014 ... "We live on the 6th floor. I saw the smoke rise up and then rushed downstairs carrying my baby." 6. Various of firefighters extinguishing fire at ...

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