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Oct 23 2009   8:04PM GMT

Between or among?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
between or among, Business writing, CIO, grammar, Quiz, word choice

Which is correct?
They set up five mesh devices to create a high-bandwidth network _______ themselves without the need for a central access point.
a. between
b. among


Answer: b

Explanation:
When you’re talking about two items, use between. If there are any more than two, among is the correct choice.

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