The word that means 'on the opposite side' is ______.

• A. Across
• B. Beside
• C. Near
• D. Among

Answer: (A)

Understanding basic directional vocabulary: across means on the opposite side. It is used when something is on the other side of a boundary, such as across the street or across the room. Beside means next to something, not on the opposite side. Near means close to, without specifying opposite sides. Among describes being inside a group or surrounded by several things. Because “on the opposite side” matches across exactly, this word is the best fit.