An outpost with a water-supply was found _and they set off towards it.
Correct answer: B. at
- A. on
- B. at
- C. in
- D. for
Explanation
When describing the location where something was found, especially an outpost with a specific feature like a water-supply, we use the preposition "at":"An outpost with a water-supply was found at and they set off towards it."
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