Commonly Confused Homophones

Commonly Confused words: Among vs. Between

Among

• Definition: surrounded by

• Use this word if you are talking about MORE that 2 people or things

• Example: There were rumblings among the three reporters when she declared she was the best!

The yellow character is among all of the players.

Between

• Definition: space or time that separates things

• Use this word if you are ONLY talking about 2 things.

• For example: She had to choose between chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

The girl is between the 2 boxes.

The boy is between his parents. The girls is among her friends.

Multiple Choice

Today I will sit __ Martin and Cathleen at lunch.

• among

• between

Multiple Choice

While I was walking home, I got lost __ the trees.

• among

• between

Multiple Choice

Snakes are ___ the most feared animals in the world.

• among

• between