Difference Between 'Between' and 'Among'

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'.

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'

Which word is used when referring to two objects?

• Around

• Beside

• Between

• Among

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

Which word is appropriate for indicating a time range?

• After

• During

• Between

• Among

In the context of time, which word is appropriate?

• After

• Between

• During

• Among

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.

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

Which of the following is an example of using 'between' for choices?

• Choosing among a group of friends

• Choosing within a category

• Choosing beside a list

• Choosing between two colors

Which word is used to indicate being part of a larger group?

• Among

• Within

• Beside

• Between

In the sentence 'There are two black sheep among them', what does 'among' indicate?

• The sheep are in pairs

• The sheep are alone

• The sheep are part of a larger group

• The sheep are separated