GEA-3 Unit 2 B (Grammar & Speaking)

Grammar - The use of Another/Other(s)/The Other

Listening : The use of Another/Other(s)/The Other

As a determiner, other does not take the plural form (no -s at end):

other keys (right)others keys (wrong)
the others keys (wrong)

A determiner is needed before other when it is used with a singular noun:

the other day (right)other day (wrong)

When the noun is indefinite (unspecific), use another.

another picture (right)
other picture (wrong)

The an in another means “one.” Another is always singular. Use it only with singular nouns:

another bicycle (right)
another bicycles (wrong)

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Practice

Now, you try it! Choose one of these answers for each sentence: another, other, the other, others, the others. Write your answers in the comments section. Note: One of the sentences has two possible answers.

1. Some people like to go home after work. ______ like to meet up with their friends.

2. Sorry, there are no empty seats on this side of the room. There may be seats on _____ side.

3. I love this city. There is no _____ place like it!

4. That dress is not formal enough for the wedding. Do you have ______?

5. Your computer is so old. Maybe you should buy ______.

6. You met one of my sisters. But I have _____ one who lives in Boston.

7. These boxes are for dishes. _____ are for cups and glasses.

8. Are there any _____ questions?

Speaking - Discussing Possibilities