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--instructions--

This task doesn't have audio. Read the question below and select the correct answer.

--questions--

--text--

Which sentence correctly uses across to describe a location?

--answers--

He walked across the code to find the error.

--feedback--

Across is used for physical space, not abstract things like code.


She sent the report across her thoughts.

--feedback--

This is not a natural or correct use of across for describing a location.


The conference room is across the hall from the kitchen.


They discussed the topic across the lunch break.

--feedback--

This use of across relates to time, not physical location.

--video-solution--

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--explanation--

Across is used to describe something on the other side of a space or area.

In the correct sentence, it shows that the conference room is located on the opposite side of the hallway from the kitchen.