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Between vs AmongBetween and among are both prepositions , and they areusually followed by nouns .

Betweenyou can use the word “between” when you are talking aboutdistinct, individual items even if there are more than two ofthem. It is usually followed by a singular noun.Examples:

This contract is entered into between the Sellerand the Purchaser.

She chose between Harvard, Brown, and Yale. The negotiations between the union and management

have broken down.

Amongyou can use among” when you are talking about things thataren't distinct items or individuals. Among should be usedwhere the entities are considered as a group, mass orcollectivity.It is usually followed by a plural noun.Examples: She chose among the Ivy League schools There is consensus among shareholders that

this approach be adopted. He loves to spend time among his friends.

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Between vs Among TEST

1. You must choose _____the three books. Well, it is not adifficult choice ____them, there is only one that I like.

2. The people of the town were frightened to think that akiller might be living ____them.

3. It’s difficult to live ____ strangers.

4. Tonight’s match is _____ Belgium and USA.

5. We divided the cost of the dinner ______ Francis,Martha, Sally, and me.

6. Talk about it ______ yourselves for a while.

7. He has worked as a singer _____ other things.

8. We have agreed the price ____ ourselves and also haveagreed that we will not close the deal till November the30th 2014.