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His village is over the border.
Here the preposition 'over' can be replaces without any change in meaning by
- A.
on
- B.
in
- C.
across
- D.
None of the above
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Correct answer: C
Answer: "across" is correct.
"Across" means on or to the other side of something that has sides or limits, such as a border, river, or road.
Example: His village is across the border.
Example: They traveled back and forth across the border.
Why the other choices are not suitable:
"On" would suggest being situated directly on the border line or right at the boundary, which changes the nuance.
"In" implies being inside or within something, so it does not correctly express being on the other side of the border.
"None of the above" is incorrect because "across" appropriately replaces "over" in this context.
Note on "over": In general, "over" can mean "above" (e.g., a lamp over the table) or can be used with movement to or to the other side of something (e.g., "go over the bridge"). In the sentence given, "across" is the clearer and more natural replacement to indicate the village is on the other side of the border.
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