Choose suitable prepositions to fill in the blanks:
We stood _________ the bridge connecting the two halves _________ the building.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → on, of
One stands on a bridge, on its surface. A bridge connecting the two halves of the building: "of" shows that the halves are parts of the building.
Complete sentence: We stood on the bridge connecting the two halves of the building.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: under, with — Incorrect. One could stand under a bridge, but "the two halves with the building" makes no sense. Halves are parts of something.
Option 3: along, to — Incorrect. "Along" suggests movement over a length, not standing, and "halves to the building" is wrong.
Option 4: at, off — Incorrect. "Off" means away from. "The two halves off the building" makes no sense.