Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

She divided the cake ______ her five children.

  1. between

  2. amongst

  3. among

  4. in

  5. into
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In case of division or distribution, we use preposition 'between' in case of two person, and among and amongst are used in case of more than two. If the immidiate next word after the blank starts with a vowel sound we use 'amongst', and if it starts with a consonant sound we use 'among'.

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