What you will learn in Grade 4
Today's goal: Distinguish similar prepositions such as between/among, beside/besides and across/through.
between two people
“Between” is normally used for a relationship involving two people or things.
among many people
“Among” is used when something is considered within a group of three or more.
across the road
“Across” describes movement from one side of an area or surface to another.
through the tunnel
“Through” describes movement into and out of an enclosed or bounded space.
Core idea
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
between / among
“between / among” shows where one person or thing is located.
across / through
“across / through” shows movement from one place or point to another.
beside / besides
“beside / besides” shows the relationship between people, things or ideas.
See the skill in action
Quick check
Which is correct for a tunnel: across or through?
Practice like a learner
- Choose between/among for three friends.
- Choose across/through for a bridge.
- Write a sentence with 'during'.
- Write a sentence with 'beside'.
- Explain one pair of easily confused prepositions.
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