Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
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The two brothers shared the property beside themselves.
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- among
- between
- amidst
- No improvement
Correct Option: B
between (Prep.) : in/into the space/time separating two or more points, objects, people, etc. beside (Prep.) : next to/at the side of somebody/something
among (Prep.) : in the middle of somebody/something
amidst (Prep.) : in the middle of /during something
Here, between is the right usage.
