Explanation
Exercises

Another, other, others, the other, the others

All forms at a glance — what they mean, where they go, and typical patterns.

Quick map

Form
Followed by
Meaning / Use
Example
another (determiner)
singular countable noun
“one more / a different one”
I need another cup.
another (pronoun)
—
“one more thing/person”
I’ll have another.
other (determiner)
plural or uncountable; also with a determiner (my/this/any/no) + singular
“additional / different”
other doctors · any other day · my other brother · other information
others (pronoun)
—
“other people/things” (unspecified)
Some prefer tea; others prefer coffee.
the other (determiner/pronoun)
singular
“the second of two / the opposite side”
This TV is new; the other one is old.
the other (determiner)
plural noun
“the remaining” (specific group)
Where are the other kids?
the others (pronoun)
—
“the rest (two or more) of a known group”
Joel and Karen are here, but where are the others?

Determiners vs pronouns

  • Determiners come before a noun: another seat, other people, the other side.
  • Pronouns stand alone: another, others, the other, the others.
  • Don’t add a plural -s to determiners: other doctors ✅ not others doctors ❌.

another vs other / others

  • another = one more / an additional one (singular only): I’ll take another ticket.
  • other + plural/uncountable (or with a determiner + singular) = different / additional: other ideas, other advice, any other day, my other sister.
  • others (pronoun) = other people/things (not followed by a noun): We’ve hired five designers; we’ll interview others soon.

the other & the others

  • the other (singular) = “the second of two” or “the opposite one”: Hold it with the other hand.
  • the other + plural noun = “the remaining members of a known set”: Where are the other keys?
  • the others (pronoun) = “the rest of them”: Two students stayed; the others left.
  • Prefer the other + noun to clumsy the others of + noun: the other students ✅ not the others of the students ❌.

Useful patterns & notes

  • another + number + plural noun: another two days, another three questions.
  • Comparatives: faster than any other player (not including the subject in the group) · faster than the other players (the rest of a specific group).
  • Pronoun choices: another one ✅, the other one ✅, but others ones ❌.
  • Uncountable nouns: use other, not another: other advice / other furniture.
  • Do not confuse with reciprocal pronouns: each other / one another = “mutually”: They help each other.

Mini summary

another = one more (singular). other = different/additional (plural/uncountable, or with a determiner + singular). others = other things/people (pronoun). the other = the second of two / the remaining one. the others = the rest of a known group.

Exercises:
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Another, other, others — quick grammar guide

1
I’ve been to New Zealand, Australia and many countries.
2
I’d like cup of coffee, please.
3
Where is shoe? There’s only this one in the rack.
4
I think you should see people.
5
I’ve talked to Josh and Sarah, but I haven’t talked to students yet.
6
He has two brothers. One is tall and handsome and is short and unattractive.
7
Ask me question if you want. I know all the answers.
8
Forget this for now. We have problems.
9
Only two computers work; all don’t.
10
Some people voted ‘yes’, some voted ‘no’, and didn’t vote.

Another, other, others — quick grammar guide

1
This pen is dry. Do you have ____ pen?
A.
B.
C.
2
We have two printers at home. One is broken, but ____ works fine.
A.
B.
C.
3
Some volunteers are setting up the stage; ____ are greeting the guests.
A.
B.
C.
4
Do you have ____ questions before we finish?
A.
B.
C.
5
I don’t like this color. Can you show me ____ one?
A.
B.
C.
6
We booked five tickets. Two are for us, and ____ are for our friends.
A.
B.
C.
7
I’ll take this jacket and you can take ____ one.
A.
B.
C.
8
Some of the cookies are chocolate; ____ are with jam.
A.
B.
C.
9
I didn’t like those shoes. Do you have ____ styles in this size?
A.
B.
C.
10
We have three proposals. This one is too expensive; ____ two need more detail, and we’ll discuss ____ later.
A.
B.
C.

Another, other, others — quick grammar guide

1
Is there seat by the window?
2
Do you have any questions before we finish?
3
Some of the guests have arrived; are stuck in traffic.
4
I brought two umbrellas: one is broken and is fine.
5
Five laptops are ours; belong to the IT team.
6
I don’t like this colour. Do you have it in any colours?
7
We looked at two apartments; was much brighter.
8
If you’re still hungry, have slice of pizza.
9
Move this chair to the corner and put chairs around the table.
10
Some students prefer online classes, while prefer learning in person.