Identify the sentence with the correct word choice.
a)
Let's divide the work among the three of us.
b)
Let's divide the work between the three of us.
c)
Let’s divide the work amongst the two of us.
d)
Let’s divide the work betweens the three of us.
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Let's divide the work between the three of us
Let's divide the work between the three of us
The correct sentence is a) Let's divide the work among the three of us.
Explanation:
To determine the correct sentence, we need to identify the appropriate word choice for dividing the work among multiple people.
The word "between" is used when referring to two options or individuals, such as "between the two of us." In the given options, sentence b) uses "between," which implies that there are only two people involved. Since the question mentions three people, this option is not correct.
The word "among" is used when referring to three or more options or individuals, such as "among the three of us." Therefore, sentence a) correctly uses "among" to indicate that the work is being divided equally among three individuals.
Sentences c) and d) are incorrect because "amongst" is not commonly used; instead, "among" is the preferred word choice. Additionally, option d) contains a typo with "betweens" instead of "between."