Ninja's English Usage Advice Column

Is it potaytoe or potahtoe? Why can't I say I should of instead of I should have? Do you want to know what you're talking about rather than just look like you know what you're talking about?

Well I can help you out. A little advice that shows you how you should really use the English Language. Oh no. Don't thank me - just know that your new found knowledge is the key to self confidence, prestige, credibility and maybe even a job promotion.

Saturday, July 02, 2005

What is The Difference Between Between and Among?

The word between should only be used when referring to the relationship of two things. Among refers to the relationship of three or more things.

Example 1:
John told Mary she had to choose between the sweet and sour.

Example 2:
John told Mary she had to choose her poison from among the ingredients.

# posted by Ninja @ 1:45 AM