Question

    Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the

    blank:               The new policy aims to diminish the gap____________ the rich and the poor by providing more affordable education opportunities.
    A among Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B across Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C between Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D inside Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct preposition to use when referring to two entities (the rich and the poor) is "between." "Among" is used for more than two, while "across" and "inside" are contextually incorrect.

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