Understanding 'Between' and 'Among'

The video tutorial by Niara explains the differences between the prepositions 'between' and 'among'. 'Between' is used when referring to two distinct items, while 'among' is used for more than two. Examples illustrate these uses, including special cases where 'between' is used for one-to-one correspondences. The tutorial also covers the use of these prepositions in describing locations and directions, and clarifies that 'among' and 'amongst' are interchangeable, with 'amongst' being more traditional.

What is the primary focus of the lesson introduced by Niara?

• The difference between 'between' and 'among'

• The use of prepositions in general

• The importance of grammar in writing

• The history of the English language

When should you use the word 'between'?

• When referring to a single item

• When referring to more than two items

• When referring to two distinct items

• When referring to a group in general

In the example 'I can't decide between the red or the blue shirt', why is 'between' used?

• Because there are more than two choices

• Because there is only one choice

• Because there are exactly two choices

• Because the colors are similar

When is the word 'among' used?

• When referring to a specific location

• When referring to a single item

• When referring to more than two items

• When referring to two distinct items

In the sentence 'I can't decide among these shirts', what does 'among' imply?

• There are only two shirts

• There is only one shirt

• There are many shirts to choose from

• The shirts are identical

Why is 'between' used in the sentence 'There is a disagreement on this issue between John, Jane, and Tina'?

• Because it refers to more than three people

• Because it refers to a single person

• Because it refers to each person individually

• Because it refers to a group in general

What does 'John walked between the trees' suggest about his path?

• He had a defined path

• He was walking in circles

• He was walking randomly

• He was lost

What does 'John walked among the trees' imply about his path?

• He was walking with a group

• He had a defined path

• He was wandering without a specific path

• He was walking in a straight line

Is there a difference between 'among' and 'amongst'?

• No, 'among' is used only in modern writing

• Yes, 'amongst' is incorrect

• No, they mean the same and can be used interchangeably

• Yes, they have different meanings

Which word is considered more traditional?

• 'Amidst'

• 'Among'

• 'Between'

• 'Amongst'