Usage of among: 'sensible comparison among the different vacuum'

[Korbetha]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #15 "Advertising", question 1

In order to make a sensible ......... among the different vacuum cleaners available, it is important to do some research.

(a) comparing
(b) comparison
(c) compares
(d) comparative

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #15 "Advertising", answer 1

In order to make a sensible comparison among the different vacuum cleaners available, it is important to do some research.

Correct answer: (b) comparison
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Use among?

Korbetha

[Kitosdad]

Amongst seems more apt, although "between" could also have been used.
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Keep it simple ... Keep it interesting.

[Lonely8501]

A B C D E

B is between A and C
C is between B and D
C is among the other letters
among means 'surrounded by sb/sth , in the middle of sb /st '