Question

Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
I saw her when she was standing ___________ the side of the old statue.

• A. by
• B. at
• C. in
• D. beyond

Answer 1

The correct option is A by

Option A is the correct answer because 'by' as a preposition is used to indicate proximity.

Options B, C and D incorrect because 'at' is used to point out a specific time or a specific place, 'in' is used for unspecific times or to indicate a location and 'beyond' means at or to the further side of.