The correct answer is Option (2) → over
Sentence:
The new bridge _____ the river has been completed.
Option (1) → beneath
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Meaning: Underneath or below something.
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Example: The tunnel runs beneath the river.
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Why wrong here: A bridge is not below a river; it is above or across it. So “beneath” doesn’t make sense.
Option (2) → over (Correct Answer)
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Meaning: Across from one side to the other, at a higher level.
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Example: The plane flew over the city.
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Why correct: A bridge connects two sides across a river and is above it, so “over” fits perfectly.
Option (3) → above
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Meaning: At a higher position, but not necessarily covering or crossing something.
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Example: The fan is above the table.
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Why wrong here: “Above” shows vertical position, not crossing from one side to another. A bridge doesn’t just hang above the river—it spans over it.
Option (4) → near
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Meaning: Close to or beside something.
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Example: The school is near the river.
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Why wrong here: A bridge is not just close to the river; it is built across it. Hence, “near” is incorrect.
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