Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank Robin Hood was popular _________ poor people.

Explanation:

The preposition “among” is used when referring to being part of or within a group of many people or things.

Here, poor people refers to a group, so among is the correct choice.

👉 Popular among + group of people

Example:

• This singer is popular among teenagers.
• Cricket is popular among students.

So:

✅ Popular among poor people
❌ Popular about poor people
❌ Popular in poor people
❌ Popular by poor people

Extra Facts:

Difference between “among” and “between”:

• Among → used for more than two people/things
  She shared chocolates among friends.
• Between → used for two people/things
  Divide the money between Ram and Shyam.

Common Preposition Rule:

• Popular among → a group of people

Popular with → also common for people
Example: The teacher is popular with students.

Correct Sentence:

Robin Hood was popular among poor people.