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Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option. The children walked ______ the bridge.

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Question

Fill in the blank by choosing the preposition from the option.

The children walked ______ the bridge.

Options

  • to

  • at

  • off

  • on

  • in

  • into

  • with

  • over

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Solution

The children walked over the bridge.

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