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Another, the Other and Others
Another, the Other and Others
Other
The word other is indefinite.
Other can mean “additional” or “different kinds of.”
As a determiner, other can be used with noncount nouns and plural nouns:
Do you have other luggage to check?
Other plans offer unlimited monthly data.
The Other
The other is definite; it refers to specific people or things.
As a determiner, the other can be used with singular and plural nouns.
With singular nouns, it can mean the second of two choices, as in this example:
That green is a little drab. I like the other color better.
It can also mean the opposite direction or side, as in this:
My apartment is on the other side of the city.
Plural nouns
With a plural noun, the other refers to the remaining people or things, as in this:
Where are the other keys? These are not working.
As a pronoun
The phrase the other can also act as a pronoun – singular or plural.
This hat looks better than the other.
Keep this copy of the script. I’ll take the others.
Another
Another can mean “one more” or “different from the first or other one.”
Singular nouns
It is always singular and we use it with singular nouns.
I’ll take another cup of coffee, please.
Is there another gas station near here?
As a pronoun
We can also use another as a pronoun.
Would you like a second cup of coffee?
Sure, I’ll have another.
Another, the Other and Others
Exercises
EXERCISE 1.
Complete the sentences using:
Another The other(s) Other(s)
Example:
Where are the others? – They are all in the garden.
- She doesn’t want that teddy bear, she wants _____________ one. Where is it?
- Could I have _____________ slice of cake, please?
- -Go for it! I’m glad you like it.
- Come on. Give her ______________ markers too.
- Don’t you like this hat? Take ______________ then.
- She bought this for you and _______________ ones for them.
- Did you vote for Johnson?
- -No, I voted for _____________ one, but I don’t remember his name.
- I’d like ______________ bottle of wine please. The same brand.
- I heard through the grapevine that she is in love with ______________ man.
- I don’t want ____________________ boyfriend, but I’d like him to think of ____________ more.
- You shouldn’t think about different things now, try to concentrate on what you are doing. Think about that _____________ time.
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