Near the historic monument, there is a bridge . . . . . . . . the Thames River.

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The question tests your understanding of prepositions, specifically those indicating location.

Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They indicate location, time, direction, or manner.

The correct answer is B: over.

"Over" indicates that the bridge is positioned above and across the Thames River. It suggests a spanning structure, which is the typical relationship between a bridge and the body of water it crosses. This is the most accurate and natural way to describe the location of a bridge in relation to a river.

Option A: above - While a bridge is above the river, "above" doesn't fully capture the sense of spanning or crossing that a bridge implies. "Above" suggests a vertical relationship, whereas a bridge has both a vertical and horizontal component.

Option C: off - "Off" implies a distance away from something, not directly across or above it. It's inappropriate to use "off" when describing a bridge's position relative to the river it crosses.

Option D: towards - "Towards" indicates movement or direction, not a static location. A bridge isn't moving towards the river; it's situated across it.