Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition from the given alternatives.
Mohan distributed the sweets _________ the children at the orphanage.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → among
Complete sentence: Mohan distributed the sweets among the children at the orphanage. The children at an orphanage are many, so the sweets were distributed among them.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) between | “Between” is used for two persons or things (or for separate, named ones). A group of children takes “among”. | She divided the cake between her two sons. |
| (2) for | purpose or the person meant to benefit. “Distribute” is followed by “among” or “to” the receivers, not “for”. | I bought a gift for my mother. |
| (3) in | position inside a place. Sweets are not distributed inside the children. | The keys are in the drawer. |
| (4) among (answer) | Among is used when something is shared or divided within a group of more than two. | The prize money was shared among the five winners. |