📝 English

Which sentence correctly uses "among" vs. "between"?

A The prize was divided among the two winners.
B The prize was divided between the two winners.
C The prize was divided among the two winner.
D The prize was divided between the five winners.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Between" is used for two items; "among" is used for three or more. (Note: "between" can also be used for three or more when the items relate individually.)

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence correctly uses "among" vs. "between"?" is Option B: The prize was divided between the two winners..

The other options — A) The prize was divided among the two winners., C) The prize was divided among the two winner., D) The prize was divided between the five winners. — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Between" is used for two items; "among" is used for three or more. (Note: "between" can also be used for three or more when the items relate individually.)

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