With B1 grammar exercises, you can practice the words another, other, others, the other, and the others. Questions that are clear and like those on a test.
Another and Other Exercises
We use the words another, other, others, the other, and the others in English to talk about people or things that are different or extra. These words are very common at B1 level, but they can be hard to understand because they look and mean the same thing.
This guide tells you how to fill out each form correctly.
Another
Another means one more or a different one.
Structure
- another + singular countable noun
- another (alone, as a pronoun)
Examples
- Can I have another coffee?
- This one is broken. I’ll take another.
Other
We use “other” before a noun to talk about people or things that are different or extra.
Structure
- other + plural noun
- other + uncountable noun
Examples
- I like these shoes, but I prefer the other ones.
- Do you have other questions?
- Some people prefer tea; other people prefer coffee.
Others
Other is a pronoun. It takes the place of other + plural noun.
Structure
- others (no noun after it)
Examples
- Some students finished early; others needed more time.
- I don’t like these colours. I prefer the others.
❗Do not use a noun after others.
The Other
When we talk about the second of two or the last one in a group, we use the other.
Structure
- the other + singular noun
- the other (alone)
Examples
- I have two keys. One is here, and the other is at home.
- One shoe is black; the other shoe is brown.
The Others
We use the others to talk about the other people or things in a group we already know.
Structure
- the others (no noun after it)
Examples
- Five students were late. Two arrived on time; the others didn’t.
- I’ve tried some of the desserts. The others look delicious too.
Summary Table
| Form | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| another | one more / different one | another idea |
| other | before a noun | other people |
| others | pronoun (plural) | others agree |
| the other | the second of two | the other one |
| the others | remaining ones | the others left |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Incorrect: I want another ones.
Correct: I want other ones.
Incorrect: Others people arrived late.
Correct: Other people arrived late.
Incorrect: The other students is waiting.
Correct: The other students are waiting.
