1. the other – інший (з двох), другий, останній
Refers to the opposite or different one when comparing two.
One glass is empty; the other is full.
Where is the other sock?
I have two shirts; this one is blue, and the other is
green.
She owns two cats; the other is much smaller.
The others:
Refers to the remaining
people or things in a specific group or set.
Some pencils are on the table; the others are in the
drawer.
Some students left early; the others stayed for the
entire class.
Some books are on the shelf; the others are in the
cupboard.
Some flowers are in the vase; the others are in the
garden.
Others:
Refers to additional people or things apart from a specific group already mentioned.
Some students like math, while others prefer science.
Some people enjoy swimming; others prefer hiking.
Some pens are blue, and others are black.
Some shirts are red, and others are green.
Other
(without 'the'):
is more general and refers to any
additional or different things or people.
We use other before a plural noun:
children from other countries.
There are several pens on the table; do you have any
other colours?
I don't like this shirt; show me other options
available.
Some students enjoy reading fiction books, while other
students prefer non-fiction.
2. Exercise 2
Fill in: other, others, the other, the others
- I woke up ___ morning and just could not get myself out of bed.
- One book is mine, and ___ belongs to my brother.
- One cup is on the table, and ___ is in the kitchen.
- She bought various toppings for the pizza, including cheese, pepperoni, and ___ vegetables.
- Some birds flew away; ___ remained in the tree.
- Some cookies are chocolate chip, and ___ are oatmeal.
- This box contains shoes; ___ box has hats.
- This house has two rooms; ___ room is used as an office.
- Who were ___ people in that room?
- Aubrey's on his way here, with ___.
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