Between or among — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Between or among: Choose the correct sentence: Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Section: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty: Medium
- Time target: 45 seconds
Question
Choose the correct sentence:
Options
- The prize was divided between the four winners.
- The prize was divided among the four winners.
- Choose among the two options.
- He sat among his two brothers.
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: B. The prize was divided among the four winners.
Worked solution
- Between applies to two items, among to three or more.
- With four winners, 'among' is correct.
Answer: The prize was divided among the four winners.
The idea
Count the items the preposition governs. Two takes between; three or more takes among.
Shortcut. Between is for two (think 'twain'), among for three or more: four winners take among, and the sentences about two things would need between.
Common trap. "The prize was divided between the four winners." — it sounds natural, but with four recipients the rule these papers test calls for among.