Multiple choice

Directions: Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part are given. Choice 1 repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice 1 if not, select one of the other choices.

It was difficult for the judges to choose the best spokesman among the four candidates present on the stage.

  1. among the four candidates present on the stage

  2. among the four candidates present at the stage

  3. between the four candidates present on the stage

  4. among the four candidates being presented at the stage

  5. for the four candidates being present on the stage
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A Correct answer
Explanation

(1): The sentence is grammatically right. Correct ‘Preposition’ has been used. We use ‘among’ while talking about more than 2 people. Note option (5) completely alters the sense conveyed.

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