SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 129

SSC Stenographer - 09 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q129

Choose the most suitable preposition from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence.
The incident caused a rift ____ the two best friends.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: between
Explanation
• Use between when referring to two distinct persons, entities, or items.
• Use among when referring to three or more people or things collectively.
• Since the sentence specifically mentions two best friends, the appropriate preposition is between.
Example: There is a friendly rivalry between the two brothers.