Pick out the most effective word from the choices below to fill in the blanks…
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Pick out the most effective word from the choices below to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend ______ a flatterer.
- A.
from
- B.
among
- C.
between
- D.
and
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: 'from'.
Completed sentence: It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend from a flatterer.
Why this is correct:
Use 'distinguish ... from ...' to show a difference or separation between two things or people.
'Between' can work in a different structure: "distinguish between a loyal friend and a flatterer." That form requires both 'between' and 'and', so inserting 'between' alone in the blank is ungrammatical.
'Among' refers to being part of a group (typically three or more) and does not express the direct contrast needed here.
'And' is a conjunction that links items; it does not indicate distinction or separation.
Therefore, 'from' is the most effective word to complete the sentence.