Standard English ConventionsMediumAmong versus between
Standard English Conventions practice question
The prize money was divided equally ____ the four winners.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. amongCorrect
- B. between
- C. amid
- D. along
Answer: A. among
With more than two people, the money is divided 'among' them. 'Between' is for two.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. between
- 'between' is used for two parties; there are four winners.
- C. amid
- 'amid' means 'in the middle of' and doesn't express sharing.
- D. along
- 'along' describes position or direction, not division.
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