Difference Between 'Between' and 'Among'

Difference Between 'Between' and 'Among'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Nick Shephard explains the differences between 'between' and 'among'. 'Between' is used for two items or choices, even among several options, while 'among' is used for groups or larger sets. Examples include standing between trees or choosing between candidates. Practice sentences help reinforce the concepts, and a final note highlights that 'between' is more commonly used than 'among'.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

The use of 'and' and 'or'

The use of 'but' and 'however'

The difference between 'between' and 'among'

The difference between 'in' and 'on'

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is used when referring to two objects?

Around

Beside

Between

Among

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When should 'among' be used?

When referring to time

When referring to a single object

When referring to more than two objects

When referring to two objects

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is appropriate for indicating a time range?

After

During

Between

Among

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of time, which word is appropriate?

After

Between

During

Among

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses 'between' correctly?

The dog is between the pack.

The cat is among the two boxes.

The meeting is scheduled between 2 and 4 PM.

The book is among the two shelves.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'between' used when making choices?

Only when choosing among many options

Only when choosing between two options

Only when no choice is involved

Even when choosing among several options

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