Use other for plural nouns and another for singular nouns.

I want another basket. Other dogs have big baskets – why can’t I?
We use other with plural or uncountable nouns.
• I have some other books at home.
(Books is plural)
• Other men like football.
We use another with singular nouns.
• I have another blue shirt in my wardrobe.
(Shirt is singular)
• Another piece of cake please.
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Remember: Another with one, other with two or more.
Use other or another to complete each sentence.
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Please give me ___ chance.
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This cake is wonderful. Can I have ___ piece, please?
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I’ve only had six beers. Give me ___ one.
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I’ve only had six beers. Give me another one.
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I’ve only had six beers. Give me another one.
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I’ve been to ___ bars, but this is the best.
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I’ve been to other bars, but this is the best.
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I’ve been to other bars, but this is the best.
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We went for a coffee at 11. Then we went again for ___ one at 5.
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We went for a coffee at 11. Then we went again for another one at 5.
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We went for a coffee at 11. Then we went again for another one at 5.
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The ___ teachers are good, but it will be difficult to find ___ as good as him.
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The other teachers are good, but it will be difficult to find another as good as him.
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The other teachers are good, but it will be difficult to find another as good as him.
Teachers is plural so others. Him is singular so another.
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This is not the only answer to the question. There are ___ possibilities.- This is not the only answer to the question. There are (other) possibilities.
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- (Other) people might think you look stupid if you wear that hat.
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- The sandwiches were so good that I bought (another) one.
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- The Czech Republic will need to have (another) election soon.
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The Czech Republic will need to have another election soon.
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The Czech Republic will need to have another election soon.
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- Some people like to rest in their free time. (Other) people like to travel.
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Some people like to rest in their free time. Other people like to travel.
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Some people like to rest in their free time. Other people like to travel.
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- Dogs and their owners are often very similar to one (another).
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Dogs and their owners are often very similar to one another.
This sentence means that one owner is similar to one dog.Incorrect
Dogs and their owners are often very similar to one another.
This sentence means that one owner is similar to one dog.
Use other or another to complete each sentence.
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- If you say (another) word – I’ll scream!
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If you say another word – I’ll scream!
Another word means one more word.Incorrect
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Question 2 of 8
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- Her boyfriend doesn’t know she is seeing (other) men.
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Her boyfriend doesn’t know she is seeing other men.
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- (Another) encouraging change is that engines are becoming more efficient.
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Another encouraging change is that engines are becoming more efficient.
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
Use other or another to complete each sentence.- Proposals for economic reform are just (another) fanciful idea.
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Proposals for economic reform are just another fanciful idea.
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Proposals for economic reform are just another fanciful idea.
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
Use other or another to complete each sentence.- Their actions might result in a strong reaction by (other) governments.
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Their actions might result in a strong reaction by other governments.
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Their actions might result in a strong reaction by other governments.
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Question 6 of 8
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- Cats on the Isle of Man are different from (other) cats.
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Cats on the Isle of Man are different from other cats.
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Cats on the Isle of Man are different from other cats.
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Use other or another to complete each sentence.- If he is a good person or not is (another) matter entirely.
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If he is a good person or not is another matter entirely.
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If he is a good person or not is another matter entirely.
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Question 8 of 8
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Use other or another to complete each sentence.- We spent a lot of money on paint, brushes, and one thing and (another).
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We spent a lot of money on paint, brushes, and one thing and another.
This means one thing and one more thing.Incorrect
We spent a lot of money on paint, brushes, and one thing and another.
This means one thing and one more thing.
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