Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).

It is easy to see why cities grew on the river banks.

Options

A. along the river banks
B. in the river banks
C. upon the river banks
D. No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

(1) along (Prep.) : in a line that follows the side of something long
on (Prep.) : at or near a place Here, along the river banks is the right usage.