Choose the correct preposition from the given options:-
Saaya's Institute is situated _____ the junction near the city hall.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → at
Complete sentence: Saaya's Institute is situated at the junction near the city hall. A junction is the point where roads meet, so the institute is situated at the junction.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) on | on marks a surface, or a road or street along which something lies: on the table, on MG Road. A junction is a point, not a surface or a stretch of road. | The bank is on the main road. |
| (2) at (answer) | at marks a particular point or spot: at the corner, at the gate, at the bus stop. | Let us meet at the crossing near the post office. |
| (3) over | Over means above or covering something. A building cannot stand above a road junction. | A bridge runs over the river. |
| (4) in | in marks an enclosed space or a large area: in the room, in the city. A junction is not an enclosed space or a large area that a building sits inside. | They live in Chandigarh. |