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Practice 1 (Intermediate): Using “Other," “Another," “the Other," “Others”

Instructions

Based on this lesson, type the missing words below using one of the following:

one • other • another • the other • others • the others • each other • one another • every other

When you are finished, click “Answer.”

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Note to instructors: Some exercise items may have multiple answers depending on how learners interpret the context. These instances offer good opportunities for learners to discuss how the context determines the word or phrase they chose.

1. This author has two excellent books. is a historical drama, and is a short story.

This author has two great books. One is a historical drama, and the other is a short story.

2. — Who are these men in the photo?

 — This man is my father. man is my uncle Jack.

… The other man is my uncle Jack.

3. I’ve found one of my black shoes. Have you seen one?

Have you seen the other one?

4. Only six of the 10 people have arrived so far. I hope four arrive soon. If they are not here in few minutes, we’ll start without them.

Only six of the 10 people have arrived so far. I hope the other four arrive soon. If they are not here in another few minutes, we’ll start without them.

5. Selfish people only think of themselves. They rarely think of .

… They rarely think of others.

6. “Tired” is a common word. “Fatigued” is way to say it. There are many words with similar meanings.

“Tired” is a common word. “Fatigued” is another way to say “tired.” There are many other words with similar meanings.

7. This is only one way to solve this problem. There are many ways.

There are many other ways.

8. Our family and friends support during difficult times.

Our family and friends support one another during difficult times.

(Note. In everyday English, people commonly use one another here, too.)

9. I missed the exam. Thankfully, my instructor agreed to give me chance to complete it.

… Thankfully, my instructor agreed to give me another chance to complete it.

10. I have language lessons day: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Answer

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 More Practice

Practice 1. Exercise using simple sentences. (this page)

Practice 2. Exercise using more complex sentences.

Practice 3. Exercise using complex sentences.

Practice 4. Exercise focusing on expressions using “another” and “other.”

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