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Can 'other' be used for singular and plural items? Provide an example of each.
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Yes, 'I don’t like this cup. Give me the other one.' (singular) and 'There are other things I must attend to.' (plural)
Differentiate between 'others' and 'the others'.
'Others' is non-specific, while 'the others' refers to a specific group known to both the speaker and the listener.
What is the difference between 'another' and 'other'?
Another implies an additional item of the same type, singular. Other indicates items or entities different from what was previously mentioned, can be singular (with 'the') or plural.
Explain the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'my other half'.
It is a colloquial way of referring to one's significant other or spouse.
In people-related contexts, what does 'others' vs. 'the others' indicate?
How are 'another' and 'other' used to indicate specificity?
'Another' and 'other' are more general, whereas 'the other' and 'the others' indicate specific options known to the speaker and listener.
What kind of items does 'the other' refer to?
It refers to specific, identifiable items.
What does the idiomatic expression 'the other day' refer to?
It refers to a recent, unspecified past time.
Describe when to use 'every other day'.
It describes an action occurring every alternate day.
How do 'each other' and 'one another' differ in usage?
Both indicate mutual actions or feelings among people, but 'each other' is more common while 'one another' is slightly more formal.
Explain the difference between 'the other' and 'other'.
'The other' refers to specific, identifiable items, while 'other' is more general, indicating items different from what was mentioned before.
Provide a phrase involving 'other' indicating mutual actions among people.
'We help each other' or 'We help one another.'
Can 'other' be used for plural items? Provide an example.
Yes, 'There are other things I must attend to.'
Explain the difference in formality between 'each other' and 'one another'.
'Each other' is more common, 'one another' is slightly more formal, both indicate mutual actions or feelings among people.
Give an example sentence using 'another'.
'I need another cup.'
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