Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.

Cervantes used Don Quixote and sancho to illustrate the conflict among the idealist and the realist.

  1. to illustrate the conflict among the idealist and the realist

  2. in illustrating the conflict between the idealist and the realist.

  3. to illustrate the conflict between the idealist and the realist.

  4. to illustrate the conflict amongst the idealist and the realist

  5. to give an elaborate view of the conflict between the idealist and realist.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 A, D are wrong as they use incorrect prepositions 'among' and 'amongst' respectively.  B alters the original meaning conveyed by the sentence and E is too verbose. C options makes use of a correct preposition 'between', which is used to refer to two things

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