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Mrs. Bluezette's Grammar Guide
between/among, more/most, better/best
"Between" and "among" are easy.
Use "between" for two and "among" for any more than that.
v
If I have to choose between the morning show and the 11, it's a
no brainer.
v
But if it's a choice AMONG the morning show, the noon, and
the 5:30, I need to think it over.
One more time to be sure you've got it.
v
BETWEEN you and me, I have no idea what I'm going to lead
with.
v
AMONG the 75 newsroom staffers, 12 have kids.
The appropriate use of "more" and "most" is similar.
If you're comparing two things, use "more."
If it's more than two, use "most."
v
(Of the two) He's the MORE popular anchor.
v
Among the five weeknight early shows, Tuesday's was the
MOST technically clean.
The same goes for "better" and "best."
If you're comparing two of anything, use "better"; if more than two,
use "best."
v
Senator Pardonme is the BETTER diplomat (of the two).
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For most people Friday is the BEST day of the week.
It is for Mrs. B too.
