Good morning one and all. It's mechanics day.
Between and among--when do we use them and why?
Between is used to connect two persons, objects or ideas: There is little difference between the two of them. She couldn't tell the difference between either of them.
Among, on the other hand, is used to connect several entities: There is little difference among all five candidates. He shared the reward among his friends.
However, where several things are considered individually between might be the better choice: He divided the reward equally between the five of us.
It's also worth remembering that when describing a choice, between is followed by and, not or: It's a matter of choosing between Jane and Matthew (not Jane or Matthew).
I hope you enjoyed another day of Grammar Girl and her quick and dirty tips.
A demain.
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