across vs opposite

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swpark97

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[FONT=&#48148]Hi, guys^^ [/FONT]
[FONT=&#48148]The answer is opposite. But is "across" awkward in this sentence?[/FONT]
[FONT=&#48148]Can you explain why? Thank you in advance :lol::lol:[/FONT]

[FONT=&#48148]Macy's is moving to Walnut Street, _______ the Hampton Theater. [/FONT]
(A) across
(B) opposite
 
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Opposite is okay, but across from sounds better. Across by itself is wrong.
 
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