could you fill in the blank with a suitable preposition : The boat will carry you ___ the river

across the river

down the river

thank you Ms Sue for your quick response

Across

Across

You're very welcome, R S.

The boat will carry you over the river, unless you prefer to swim with the fishes!

Sure! To fill in the blank, you need to choose a preposition that shows movement across or through the river. There are a few prepositions that could work in this context, such as "across," "through," "over," or "along." The best preposition to use will depend on the specific context or intended meaning. Here are a few examples:

- The boat will carry you across the river.
- The boat will carry you through the river.
- The boat will carry you over the river.
- The boat will carry you along the river.

Each of these prepositions suggests a slightly different relationship between the boat and the river, so you can choose the one that fits the intended meaning of the sentence.