They decided to keep the secret __________ the two of them while they were __________ various other members of the family.
A)among, among
B)among, between
C)between, between
D)between, among

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"Between" is used to indicate a relationship involving two things, while "among" is used to indicate a relationship involving three or more things. In this sentence, the secret is being kept just between the two of them, while they are interacting with other members of the family, indicating a relationship between two parties amidst others, making "between" the correct choice. "Among" would imply that the secret is being kept within a larger group of family members.

They Decided to Keep the Secret __________ the Two of Them