Question

Choose the correct preposition.

Distribute the handouts ___________ the candidates.

Options

A
into
B
Among
C
In
D
On

Explanation

When distributing something to multiple individuals, the preposition "among" is used. Therefore, the correct sentence would be:

"Distribute the handouts among the children."

This option is not correct because "into" implies a sense of movement or placement inside something and does not convey the idea of distribution.

"Distribute the handouts among the candidates." This preposition is the correct choice. "Among" indicates distribution or sharing within a group or multiple entities, which aligns with the context of distributing handouts to candidates.

"Distribute the handouts in the candidates." This preposition is incorrect. "In" indicates a location or containment, which does not make sense in this sentence.

"Distribute the handouts on the candidates." This preposition is also incorrect. "On" implies physical contact or placement on top of something, which is not suitable for distributing handouts to candidates.