SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 118

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q118

Find the incorrect part of the sentence:

He divided the sweets between his five friends.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The incorrect part is "between his five friends".

Grammar Rule: The preposition "between" is typically used when referring to two people or things.

Correction: When referring to more than two people (in this case, five friends), the preposition "among" should be used.

Correct Sentence: He divided the sweets among his five friends.