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Re: What if the "both ... and ..." is not enough

Yeah, both refers only to two things. Some say between can only refer to two things too. There is a little more leniency on that, I'd say.

Here's a lesson on between/among.


Re: What if the "both ... and ..." is not enough

Thank you very much!
The Between/Among dilemma appears quite simple to me, but I like your Quizzes
Regards!
Slax.

Re: What if the "both ... and ..." is not enough

Is GM American? I mean : 'yeah' in a site purporting to educate in correct grammar?!
Judge Judy doesn't allow it…and she's AMERICAN!!

I agree with Catherine.
Let's look at what the Grammar Monster site says:
"between can be used with three or more things as long as they are separate and distinct. For example:

Share the sweets between Peter, Paul, Fred, and Dan."

No authority is quoted as to who wrote this sentence.
It should be:
"Share the sweets amongst Peter, Paul, Fred, and Dan."

Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations. (Bob Beauprez)
Bob Beauprez IS an AMERICAN politician and member of the Republican Party from the state of Colorado.

Shades of "more and more of our exports are coming form overseas"!
Education isn't a commitment! Someone might have a commitment to PROVIDING the best education possible. A student has commitment to his studies etc.

In ENGLISH, the sentence is:
Education REQUIRES a commitment by dedicated teachers, motivated students, and aspiring parents alike.