200 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6Copyright © by Glencoe/McGraw-HillUsage
- (Among, Between) the books at the library were several about the Civil War.
- The chair (beside, besides) me was empty.
Exercise 2 Write in the blank the correct form of the word in italics. If the italicized
word is correct, write Cin the blank.
beside The boy standingbesidesme in the picture is my cousin Tom.
C 1. To earn money for college is among the reasons my brother got
a summer job.
Among 2. Between all the flowers in the garden was a patch of weeds.
chose 3. The squirrel choose a hiding place for its nuts.
Besides 4. Beside an entertaining elephant act, the circus also presented a
funny clown show.
C 5. Meagan chose chocolate ice cream for dessert.
beside 6. Tara left her glasses on the table besides the bed.
choose 7. The magician told me to chose any card from the deck.
C 8. Last night Tonya chose the runt of the litter as her new puppy.
between 9. The exciting soccer game among the two schools ended in a tie.
choose 10. The whole family will chose a name for the kitten.
C 11. Dad took a picture of me standing beside the Liberty Bell.
among 12. A seashell was between the many souvenirs I brought home.
C 13. Because it was so hot yesterday, Akira and I chose to go
swimming.
Besides 14. Beside soccer, Michael also plays hockey.
between 15. My book fell into the space among the couch and the wall.
Writing Link Choose one or two of the word pairs in this lesson. Write a humorous
sentence that will help you remember how to use those words correctly.