Fill in the blank with the most suitable preposition given below:
The new bridge _____ the river has been completed.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → over
Complete sentence: The new bridge over the river has been completed. A bridge goes across a river.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) beneath | Beneath means under. A bridge is not built under a river. | The cat slept beneath the table. |
| (2) over (answer) | Over means across, from one side to the other, and also above and covering. | The children jumped over the stream. |
| (3) above | Above means at a higher level than, without the idea of crossing. For something that goes across, "over" is used. | The plane flew above the clouds. |
| (4) near | Near means close to. A bridge near the river would not cross it. | We live near the station. |