The words between and among, big and large, born and borne etc., are often confused. Can you use them correctly? Test your knowledge with this exercise.
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word.
1. What are the main differences ……………… foxes, wolves and dogs? (between / among)
2. I was standing ……………. Maria and Tessa. (between / among)
3. You are making a ……………… mistake. (big / large)
4. Her work shows …………….. brilliance. (great / big / large)
5. The river is 100 meters ……………….. (large / wide)
6. Hundreds of children are ………………. blind and deaf every year. (born / borne)
7. My parents were ……………. in Malaysia. (born / borne)
8. She has ……………… three children in four years. (born / borne)
9. Can I ……………… your car? (borrow / lend)
10. I ……………….. hundred pounds from my neighbor last week. (borrowed / lent)
11. …………….. me your pen for a minute, will you? (Lend / Borrow)
Answers
1. What are the main differences between foxes, wolves and dogs?
2. I was standing between Maria and Tessa.
3. You are making a big mistake.
4. Her work shows great brilliance.
5. The river is 100 meters wide.
6. Hundreds of children are born blind and deaf every year.
7. My parents were born in Malaysia.
8. She has borne three children in four years.
9. Can I borrow your car?
10. I borrowed hundred pounds from my neighbor last week.
11. Lend me your pen for a minute, will you?
