hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    There are two sentences (S1) and (S2) based on commonly used word(s), which are highlighted. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response th
    Question

    There are two sentences (S1) and (S2) based on commonly used word(s), which are highlighted. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the correct use of these words in each of the two sentences.
    (S1) The matter was resolved amicably between the group even through there were so many of them.
    (S2) Among them the two never have problems sharing what they have.

    A.

    (S1) is right and (S2) is wrong

    B.

    (S1) is wrong and (S2) is right

    C.

    Both (S1) and (S2) are wrong

    D.

    Both (S1) and (S2) are right

    Correct option is C

    Between and Among are both prepositions used to describe relationships or distributions, but they are used in different contexts:

    Between: Used when referring to two people or things.
    Among: Used when referring to more than two people or things, in a collective or undefined group.

    Sentence Evaluation:
    (S1) "The matter was resolved amicably between the group even though there were so many of them."

    Incorrect usage of "between".

    Reason: "The group" contains more than two people, and the phrase also confirms this with “so many of them”. Hence, "among" should be used.

    Corrected version: “The matter was resolved amicably among the group even though there were so many of them.”

    (S2) "Among them the two never have problems sharing what they have."

    Incorrect usage of "among".

    Reason: The subject is about two individuals, so "between" should be used instead of "among".

    Corrected version: “Between them the two never have problems sharing what they have.”

    Final Answer: Neither sentence uses the highlighted word correctly.
    Hence, the correct response is:(c) Both (S1) and (S2) are wrong.

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    Set Theory

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon10 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon10 Marks
    • timerIcon10 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    AAI Junior Executive (ATC) Mock 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon120 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon120 Marks
    • timerIcon120 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    Indian Air Force AFCAT II 2025 Mock 01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon300 Marks
    • timerIcon120 Mins
    languageIcon English

    Similar Questions

    test-prime-package

    Access ‘UPSC CDS’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    365k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow