Question

The gifts were divided equally ______ the orphans.

• A. Between
• B. Among
• C. In
• D. To

Hint:

Use "between" for two, "among" for a group of more than two.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

This question tests the classic distinction between "between" and "among", one of the most frequently tested preposition rules in English grammar exams.

• Option A (Between): "Between" is used strictly when referring to exactly two people or things, as in "between the two brothers". Since orphans here implies a group of more than two, this option is incorrect.
• Option B (Among): "Among" is used when referring to more than two people or things forming a group. Since the gifts are being divided across a group of orphans, this is the correct preposition.
• Option C (In): "In" does not express the idea of distribution or sharing among a group.
• Option D (To): "To" alone does not convey the sense of dividing something into shares for a group.

The correct answer is B) Among, so option 2 is the answer.