Correct Answer:
A. Toward
The most appropriate word to complete the sentence โNeha is traveling _____ the schoolโ is โToward.โ The preposition โtowardโ indicates movement in the direction of a place or object. When someone is traveling toward the school, it signifies that their destination is the school, and they are currently moving in that general direction, even if they haven't reached it yet. This conveys intent and direction of movement effectively.
- Option B, โdown,โ is incorrect. While one can travel โdownโ a street, traveling โdown the schoolโ implies a descent or movement within the school building, which doesn't fit the context of traveling to a destination from an external point.
- Option C, โinto,โ is incorrect. โIntoโ implies entering an enclosed space. While Neha might eventually go into the school, โtraveling into the schoolโ suggests she is already very close to or has begun to enter the building, which is less general than simply moving in its direction.
- Option D, โacross,โ is incorrect. โAcrossโ indicates movement from one side to another, often implying crossing a surface or obstacle. Traveling โacross the schoolโ would mean passing over or through the school grounds from one side to the other, not necessarily going to the school as a destination.