Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
He was the fastest between all the contestants.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. amongst.
The correct answer is "amongst" because the sentence is referring to a comparison or relationship involving more than two contestants.
"Amongst" is used to indicate that something is happening within a group, just like "among."
"Between" is used for comparing or discussing two things, so it doesn’t fit in this sentence, which involves "all the contestants" (a group).
"From" indicates origin or source, which is unrelated to the meaning of the sentence.
Therefore, "amongst" is the best choice given the context and available options.