how to frame the question

[sameer1728]

1.how do you ask someone about his oreder among siblings?
i.e. if he/she first or second ,third child .

2. what is the difference between among and amongst?how to use them

[Anglika]

1.how do you ask someone about his oreder among siblings?
i.e. if he/she first or second ,third child .

2. what is the difference between among and amongst?how to use them

#1 Have you any brothers and sisters? Are they older or younger than you?

#2 No difference. You are more likely to hear "amongst" in BE than AE

[sameer1728]

Hi anglika,
Tnx for the prompt response.
1. I know it could be asked that way but Is there any specific set of words for it?i.e. "What's your --------order ?"It is possible that in english there isn't such construction

2.is BE British and AE American english?

Sameer

[Anglika]

Hi anglika,
Tnx for the prompt response.
1. I know it could be asked that way but Is there any specific set of words for it?i.e. "What's your --------order ?"It is possible that in English there isn't such construction I've not met one. You could ask "Are you the oldest/youngest in your family?"

2.is BE British and AE American English? Yes

Sameer

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