Using opposite and across from
Q1. The bank is ___ the post office
OPPOSITE indicates facing position. The bank and post office face each other. Convenient for comparisons.
Q2. She lives ___ the street
ACROSS FROM is more common in American English. OPPOSITE is preferred in British English. The street separates them.
Q3. The restaurant is ___ the cinema
OPPOSITE is the British preference. The establishments face each other. Dinner and a movie become simple.
Q4. He sat ___ her at the table
OPPOSITE indicates facing position. Eye contact is possible. Conversation flows across the table.
Q5. Which sentence is correct?
Both are acceptable. OPPOSITE is more British. ACROSS FROM is more American. The park is accessible.